Watch VideoNedbank Cup quarter-finals: KZN derby and giant-killers take centre stage

From a massive local derby between Golden Arrows and Durban City to giant-killers Casric Stars hunting another Premiership scalp, the quarter-finals are wide open. Photo: Backpagepix The Nedbank Cup quarter-final weekend of March 7 carries added spice, with an all-KwaZulu-Natal derby setting the tone asGolden ArrowswelcomeDurban Cityin a clash where familiarity removes fear and expectation weighs heavy on the hosts. Arrows may enter the tie as favourites, but there is little appetite for complacency.

Midfielder Velemseni Ndwandwe was quick to underline the threat posed by a Durban City side that has grown with every passing round. “Durban City is a good team and they have a good team as well as a good keeper in Darren Keet,” Ndwandwe said.“The team is growing and so is the experience and the confidence so the mission for us is to just get the job done on the day.” “Durban City is a good team and they have a good team as well as a good keeper in Darren Keet,” Ndwandwe said. “The team is growing and so is the experience and the confidence so the mission for us is to just get the job done on the day.” Durban City arrive with momentum and belief, knowing that cup football often rewards courage over reputation.

For Arrows, the task is to impose their quality early and avoid being dragged into an emotional scrap where fine margins decide everything. Elsewhere, confidence is flowing even stronger at Casric Stars, who head into their quarter-final against AmaZulu carrying the biggest scalp of the tournament.