Stellenbosch FC have released a statement regarding their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal fixture against Kaizer Chiefs which will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
On Friday morning, the PSL released venues, kick-off times and dates for the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals, and surprisingly, the Stellenbosch versus Chiefs fixture will be played outside Western Cape due to the unavailability of the stadia in the Western Cape Province.
The Cape Winelands have unfortunately forced to move their home match out of the province with three stadiums in the Western Cape unavailable due to various reasons.
- Athlone Stadium is set to host rugby.
- DHL Stadium will be hosting the Cape Town Cycle Tour.
- Danie Craven Stadium unavailable due to security concerns.
“It is with regret that Stellenbosch FC confirms the Nedbank Cup quarter-final match against Kaizer Chiefs will be played outside of the Western Cape.
“The Club has been denied an opportunity to host the highly anticipated home fixture against Kaizer Chiefs in Stellenbosch or Cape Town due to simultaneous issues of stadium availability over the designated weekend of 7-9 March 2025 and subsequent scheduling conflicts.
“Stellenbosch FC had secured the availability of Athlone Stadium in Cape Town for Sunday, 9 March, for the encounter, but were denied to host the match on this date due to the Club’s scheduled Betway Premiership fixture against Orlando Pirates on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 at the same venue.
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“According to FIFA rules, there needs to be two full days between matches. SFC’s request to reschedule this league fixture by one day to Wednesday, 12 March 2025, in order to allow the Club to host the Nedbank Cup quarter-final at home, was also rejected by both the League and Orlando Pirates.
“Athlone Stadium is not available for the 7th or 8th of March for the Nedbank Cup fixture due to a rugby tournament at the venue, whilst the neighbouring DHL Stadium is hosting the Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo on the weekend in question.
“The Club’s home stadium, Danie Craven Stadium, remains unavailable due to historical security concerns surrounding the fixture between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs.
“As a result, with no alternative home venue available and due to the prevailing scheduling conflict, the PSL has decided to host the match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 8 March 2025 at 18h00.”
