AmaZulu will be wary of a Nedbank Cup upset when they host ABC Motsepe League side Tornado in the last 32 on Saturday afternoon.
Nedbank Cup
Teams: AmaZulu v Tornado FC
Date: 12 February 2023
Venue: King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium
Time: 15h00
AmaZulu are on a four-match unbeaten run, although three of those have been 1-1 draws consecutively, the last of which against Maritzburg United.
Usuthu are lying sixth on the table and will be looking to get over the first hurdle after they were knocked out at this stage last season by Orlando Pirates.
Tornado, meanwhile, have made a return to the tournament from the Northern Cape ABC Motsepe League Group A.
The last time the Upington-based side were in the tournament was in 2019 when they were knocked out narrowly 1-0 in the first round by Kaizer Chiefs.
Tornado are lying fourth in the third-tier provincial league standings, five points behind leaders Upington City
Here's how they line up:
AmaZulu: February, Gumede, Mabiliso, Zulu, Kumalo, Buchanan, Maluleka, Brooks, Ntuli, Manziba, Mhango
Subs: Mothwa, Hanamub, Kunene, Bwalya, Qalinge, Ndlovu, Ekstein, Kwem, Dion
Tornado FC: Van Wyk, Balie, Barends, Rivaldo, Mjonono, Witbooi, Titus, Buthelezi, Cloete, Katz, Plessie
Subs: Mokopi, Pofadder, Slinger, Squaer, Voor, Sihoyo, Jacobs, Dupane.
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