Comment: Stellenbosch Faces Setback As Psl Forces Nedbank Cup Clash To Gqeberha

Stellenbosch, one of the leading lights of South African football, has suffered a below-the-belt hit from the autocratic PSL.

Against their better wishes, the PSL has scheduled Stellenbosch to host their Nedbank Cup quarter-final fixture against Kaizer Chiefs at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, March 8. As the hosts, Stellenbosch are entitled to the benefit of choosing a venue that meets the PSL's standards for staging matches.

Stellenbosch's home venue, Danie Craven Stadium, is off-limits for matches that attract large crowds. The next options were Athlone Stadium and Cape Town Stadium. However, Cape Town Stadium will be unavailable due to its use for the Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo at that time.

Athlone Stadium is also unavailable as it is set to host the second rounds of the HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 on March 7-8, featuring 12 mens and 12 womens teams.

After exploring available venue options, Stellenbosch secured Athlone Stadium for Sunday, March 9. However, the PSL informed Stellenbosch that they could not play then because Athlone Stadium was booked for a Betway Premiership fixture against Orlando Pirates the following Tuesday.