UPDATED: Durban City makes history with Nedbank Cup win

Durban City etched their name into South African football history after clinching the 2026 Nedbank Cup title with a 2–1 victory over TS Galaxy at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. The KwaZulu-Natal outfit came from behind to secure a memorable win, with goals from Mfanafuthi Mkhize and Jean Lubumba sealing the comeback after an earlier own goal by Lubumba had handed Galaxy the lead. An emotional club chairman Farook Kadodia dedicated the victory to the province.

“This is for the people of KwaZulu-Natal, especially our supporters. “After more than 23 years in professional football, I’m just happy that we finally won something. I’m lost for words, but today there is a trophy for the province.” The triumph marks a historic milestone for Durban City, as it is their first Nedbank Cup title — achieved in the same season they returned to top-flight football.

City, who were the home side in the fixture, enjoyed possession in the early stages of the game threatening the Galaxy goal with Samkelo Maseko proving to be a handful for the Galaxy defense. Terrence Mashego came close to breaking the deadlock in the ninth minute, but headed wide. Galaxy settled in the game and got their first real shot at goal in the 27th minute when Mpho Mvelase found Victor Letsoalo who missed the target. Nine minutes later it was Maseko again for City but he missed the target.