Nedbank Cup 2025/26 | Live Football Scores, Fixtures & Stats

The Nedbank Cup (affectionately dubbed Ke Yona, meaning "The Real One") stands as South Africa's flagship knockout tournament and premier FA Cup equivalent. Revered for its true "David vs Goliath" format, the competition uniquely brings together top-tier Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs alongside teams from the Motsepe Foundation Championship and lower amateur divisions.

The tournament features a classic single-elimination structure, driving straight from the Round of 32 to an explosive showcase final. Beyond domestic glory, the winning team secures an automatic berth in the subsequent season's CAF Confederation Cup.

The total prize pool for the 2026 Nedbank Cup delivers crucial financial rewards across every level of South African football. The tournament champions pocket the grand prize of R7 million, along with a brand-new multi-purpose sports court worth R2 million donated to a community or school of their choice.

The runners-up receive R2.5 million for reaching the final, while the losing semi-finalists collect R1 million each. Teams exiting in the quarter-finals are awarded R400,000, clubs knocked out in the Round of 16 take home R200,000, and all participating teams eliminated in the opening Round of 32 receive a baseline payout of R100,000.