Shooting with the Bras: Nedbank Cup Preview
In the first edition of the Shooting with the Bras, Arena Holdings football writers Sazi Hadebe, Marc Strydom and Mahlatse Mphahlele discuss the hugely anticipated Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
The Buccaneers go into the match looking to give departing coach Jose Riveiro a good send-off while Amakhosi are looking to lay their hands on silverware for the first time in 10 years.
Hadebe, Strydom and Mphahlele also look at the possible changes likely to be made by Pirates coach Jose Riveiro and Chiefs counterpart Nasreddine Nabi from Saturday's Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium, which was won 2-1 by the Buccaneers.
Tickets for the match were sold-out quickly after they went on sale but there were scores of supporters who complained they have bought online through providers Open Tickets and Computicket, but did not receive them or any indication that they will receive them.
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