Legendary former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teko Modise has tipped Kaizer Chiefs to win this year’s edition of the Nedbank Cup. The Nedbank Cup is renowned for its unexpected twists, thrilling moments, and unpredictable football.
In an entertaining episode of the Yes or No Challenge, Modise made bold statements that will spark lively debate among fans.
Regarding whether Iqraam Rayners will emerge as this year’s leading goal-scorer or if Peter Shalulile has already solidified his legacy as a PSL icon, Modise expressed his perspectives without reservation. However, the moment that genuinely surprised attendees was his profound affirmation when queried about Chiefs’ potential for victory this season.
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“Yes, please. We need them to win a trophy this season,” Modise said.
He went on to speak about the unpredictable nature of the Nedbank Cup tournament when backing his Chiefs argument. “Look, no one expects them to go far, which is exactly why they might just surprise everyone. We need someone to shake things up.”
Amakhosi take on the winner between Sundowns and Sekhukhune United in the semi-final. They have not won a trophy in the last decade and will be keen to secure the Nedbank to end that dreadful spell.
In addition, Nasreddine Nabi has had a tough maiden season in the Betway Premiership. Amakhosi are currently eighth in the league with 29 points off 22 games.
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However, the Tunisian will take solace because the Nedbank is a tournament where anything can happen.
Meanwhile, as one of the Goals vs Saves competition champions, Modise brings the ‘Goals’ side to life, where every goal scored adds R20 000 to the prize pool and every save adds R10 000 in each round of this year’s tournament.
In rounds 32 and 16, 71 goals were scored, and 118 saves were made by goalkeepers, contributing to the current prize pool of R2.6 million—an amount that will be shared among MiGoals Plus and JustSave account holders who have registered for the ‘Goals vs Saves’ competition. This prize pool will increase as the tournament progresses to the final match.