IsithombeMilford FC, Xanti Pupuma, is hoping for KZN final as his side face TS Galaxy while another KZN side, Durban City host Casric Stars. Owing toTS Galaxy being thetop-tierside in their Nedbank Cup semi-final clashwith Motsepe Foundation Championship team Milford FC, the Rockets should be clear favourites to secure a 2026 final spot;however, they should know better. The team from Mpumalanga remains the only First Division side to ever win the Nedbank Cup, a feat they achieved when they defeatedthe mighty Kaizer Chiefs1-0 in the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in the 2018/19 season.
Galaxy will host Milford at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium on Sunday afternoonat 3pm. Galaxy have shown resilience this season and, as a result,of thefour semi-finalists, they are the favourites to lift this year’s Nedbank Cup. However, the fact that they themselveswonthetrophyby defeating the once upon a time “Cup Kings of Mzansi” — Amakhosi, who currentlyhold the recordwith 14 Nedbank Cup titles — should make them highly cautious of an upsetbythe Richards Bay-based Milford.
Milford FC will look to keep their Nedbank Cup dream alive when they face TS Galaxy in the semi-final on Sunday. City are playing some stylish footballat present, which has propelled them tofifth placein the league table. With that form, they have no reason not tofancy their chances ofa first major trophy in their first season underanew name in the top flight.
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Pupuma will be rooting for City as they hope for a KZN final. “I know I’ve been saying (I see a) Milford-Casric final, but honestly deep down in the heart of hearts, I do wish it will be a KZN final. If it comes to that, then maybe we can campaigns to maybe fill-up Moses Mabhida and try and show people that it does not have to be Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns (playing there) in order to fill-up the stadiums,” said Pupuma.
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