That same evening, giants Mamelodi Sundowns host second-tier Gomora United at Loftus Stadium, defending a proud record of not having lost to lower-league opponents in 23 previous Nedbank Cup games since the tournament was first played in its current guise in 2008.
They have recorded 22 wins and a single draw against University of Pretoria, where they advanced on penalties.
There will be two games on Friday, February 6, as Durban City host Chippa United in an all-Betway Premiership clash, before a meeting between two third-tier sides as CR Vasco da Gama entertain fellow ABC Motsepe League outfit Luthuli Brigades at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
There are six games on Saturday, February 7, with the pick of those a clash between third-tier TTM and 10-time champions Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
That is a long way from TTM’s Limpopo home, but gives them a chance to cash in on the tie at the 2010 World Cup venue, where a sizeable crowd will be expected.
Little-known ABC Motsepe League sides FC Cardinals and Jacksa Spears clash at Goble Park in Bethlehem, while third-tier Army Rockets host Motsepe Foundation Championship leaders Casric Stars at Olympia Park in Rustenburg.
There are four more games on Sunday, February 8, including two all-Premiership fixtures as TS Galaxy welcome Marumo Gallants to Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, and Siwelele host Richards Bay in Bloemfontein.
The final two matches in the round will be played on Tuesday, as third-tier Super Soweto United M17 host Milford FC at Dobsonville Stadium, and AmaZulu travel to Old Peter
Ashley Makhanya the head coach during the Nedbank cup press conference today at psl .Photo by Happy Modise