IN PICTURES | All the drama from the Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC Nedbank Cup clash
Nedbank Cup
Thabiso Monyane of Kaizer Chiefs attempts a scissor kick at goal during the 2026 Nedbank Cup game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.
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The DHL Stadium was a picturesque sight on Wednesday evening when Stellenbosch FC beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in their Round 32 Nedbank Cup tie.
Ibraheem Jabaar opened the scoring from the penalty spot for the hosts in the 10th minute.
Ibrahim Jabaar celebrate with his teammates after opening the scoring for Stellenbosch FC.
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It was not long before Devin Titus scorched the Chiefs net with a screamer to put Stellies ahead 2-0.
Stellenbosch FC players mob their goalscorer Devin Titus.
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The Chiefs fans in the stand were stunned by the early onslaught but slowly found their voice in a bid to motivate their team.
Kaizer Chiefs fans at DHL Stadium.
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Chiefs also started creating chances but could not get the ball into the back of net before halftime.
Nedbank Cup Kaizer Chiefs come close to scoring.
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The visitors eventually pulled one back from the penalty spot after halftime through Flavio da Silva.
Flavio da Silva of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates his goal and gets the crowd going.
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The middle of the pitch was now a battleground with players from sides putting their bodies on the line.
Devin Titus and Aden McCarthy battle for possession.
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Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt realised his team were starting to lose their shape under the Chiefs onslaught. Hunt was forced to make some tactical changes along with bringing on fresh legs.
Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt.
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The dying moments of the game were intense with Chiefs searching for an equaliser, while Stellies were desperate to hang on to their lead.
Nedbank Cup Chumani Butsaka against Thabiso Monyane.
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The Amakhosi fans were starting to become desperate as the clock was winding down.
Nedbank Cup Kaizer Chiefs fans at DHL Stadium.
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Stellies were prepared to give up without a fight and battled all the way to the last minute.
Nedbank Cup Chumani Butsaka against Siphesihle Ndlovu.
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Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens kept his team in the game with a couple of superb saves, especially towards the end of the second half.
Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens.
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Ultimately was the night of the maroon men from Stellenbosch as they knocked out the defending champions.
Wayde Jooste and the Stellenbosch FC players give thanks after the 2-1 win.
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