Watch VideoArthur Zwane open to Nedbank Cup glory after AmaZulu reach last 16

Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya of AmaZulu celebrates the winning goal as they beat Polokwane City 2-1 in the 2026 Nedbank Cup Last 16 match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane. AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has not ruled out the possibility of his side going all the way in theNedbank Cupafter booking their place in the competition’s last 16. Usuthu secured progression in South Africa’s FA Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time victory over Polokwane City.Goals from Taariq Fielies and a late winner by Thandolwenkosi Ngwenyaensured the KwaZulu-Natal outfit advanced to the next round.

AmaZulu have developed into a more competitive and organised side under Zwane’s guidance, and reaching the last 16 marks another positive step in a season that has already seen them maintain a strong presence in the top half of the Betway Premiership standings. The KZN-based club, who have not lifted silverware since winning the Coca-Cola Cup in the 1992/93 season — now known as the Carling Knockout — will see this as another opportunity to add to their limited trophy collection in the top flight. Despite acknowledging that his team still has areas to improve, Zwane was satisfied with the result and progression to the next round, even if the performance was not as clinical as he would have liked.

“We started very well; we showed intent and eagerness, and we wanted to dictate terms,” Zwane said after the match. “The problem was after scoring the goal and the red card. In the back of our minds, we thought the game was going to be easy, but it’s always difficult and dangerous to play against a team that is one man down — especially a team like this that is dangerous when it comes to counter-attacks.