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Deon Daniel Hotto of Orlando Pirates and Dillan Solomons of Kaizer Chiefs fight for the ball during the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)
Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates on the attack during the Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs on 10 May 2025. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi celebrates after Chiefs beat Orlando Pirates to claim the Nedbank Cup in Durban on 10 May 2025. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)
Dillan Solomons of Kaizer Chiefs during the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)
Mbekezeli Mbokazi of Orlando Pirates on the move during the Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 10 May 2025. (Photo: Darren Stewart / Gallo Images)