The early exit of South Africa's so-called 'big three' of Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs ensured that whoever lifts this season's Nedbank Cup, it will go down as an upset - and the semi-finals could yet see even bigger shocks.
The 'big three' of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have all been knocked out of the Nedbank Cup, so several teams can stake their claims as legitimate challengers in this weekend's quarter-finals.
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are among the sides who still remain standing, but with seven teams outside the Betway Premiership still remaining, nothing can be taken for granted.
Stellenbosch will host Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday in the pick of the Nedbank Cup round of 32 fixtures.
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will face off in the first Nedbank Cup final between the Soweto giants since 2006, spoiling fans with a second Soweto Derby inside a week as they clash in Durban on Saturday.
Off the back of their CAF Champions League quarter-final success, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will look to continue their dominant seasons and set up a second straight Nedbank Cup final clash.
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns play in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals this weekend.
South Africa's season will resume with the Nedbank Cup semifinals on Aug. 8, before the Premier Soccer League recommences three days later.
Platinum Stars and Baroka FC clash at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in an all-PSL Nedbank Cup clash on Wednesday.
Holders SuperSport United were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup on Sunday but South Africa's cup kings Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the second round.
Sundowns wasted a host of opportunities but emerged 1-0 winners over National First Division side Cape Town All Stars in the Nedbank Cup Last 32.
The Nedbank Cup Final turned into a nightmare for Orlando Pirates' Swedish coach Kjell Jonevret,thanks to the 4-1 defeat to SuperSport United.
South Africa's Nedbank Cup final will be played between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at a sold out Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
Chippa United striker Katlego Mashego says their Nedbank Cup home run is a good omen in their quest to lift their maiden top-flight trophy.
SuperSport United beat Kaizer Chiefs 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
Chippa United and Golden Arrows are through the Nedbank Cup semi-finals after 1-0 victories on Saturday afternoon.
Golden Arrows and Platinum Stars will get the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals underway on Saturday before the reigning champs SuperSport United face Chiefs.
SuperSport United coach Stuart Baxter has sounded a warning to Kaizer Chiefs ahead of their Nedbank Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
