The 2023–24 Nedbank Cup was the 2023–24 edition of

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's premier knockout club

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competition, the

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. It was the 52nd season of the competition, and 17th under its current sponsor. It was won by defending champions

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, who defeated

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2–1 in the final. Since both teams qualified for the

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through their league position, the cup didn't grant any continental qualification, and the final slot for the

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was taken by the fourth-placed team in the league,

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Participating teams

Teams

After a preliminary round featuring eight games between teams from the

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and eight games from the

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, the 16 winners joined the 16 teams from the Premiership to enter the main draw.

Preliminary round

team Crystal Lake FC qualified after defeating Middleburg United 1–0 in the preliminary round. However, Middleburg appealed, claiming that Crystal Lake's physio was incorrectly listed on their teamsheet. Middleburg's appeal was dismissed, and Crystal Lake went through to the main draw.

Participating teams

Teams

Preliminary round

Round of 32

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Prize money

References