Watch VideoNedbank Cup glory beckons but Manqoba Mngqithi keeps Lamontville Golden Arrows grounded

Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi insists building a winning culture remains the priority despite their promising Nedbank Cup run. With theNedbank Cupspringing one surprise after another this season, LamontvilleGolden Arrowshave quietly positioned themselves as genuine contenders for what would be just the second major trophy in the club’s history. Abafana Bes’thende are among the eight teams left standing in the competition, and with defending championsKaizer Chiefsalready eliminated, a new winner will be crowned.

Abafana Bes’thende are among the eight teams left standing in the competition, and with defending champions The KwaZulu-Natal outfit are one of five remaining Premiership sidesand now turn their attention to a mouth-watering quarter-final clash againstDurban City, arguably the standout fixture of the round. The KwaZulu-Natal outfit are one of five remaining Premiership sidesand now turn their attention to a mouth-watering quarter-final clash against Arrows are chasing a first semi-final appearance since the 2018/19 campaign. Considering they had failed to progress beyond the last 16 in their previous seven attempts, reaching the quarter-finals already marks significant progress for the club.

At the same time, they remain locked in a separate battle in the Betway Premiership, sitting ninth — just four points adrift of the top eight. Head coachManqoba Mngqithihas acknowledged the team’s recent strides in a competition famed for turning dreams into reality, but insists the bigger picture remains consistency rather than cup glory.