Overview
- Tshepang Moremi decided the semifinal with a first‑half finish from an Oswin Appollis pass at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
- The Buccaneers advance to their eighth domestic cup final since 2022/23 after already lifting this season’s MTN8.
- Abdeslam Ouaddou adjusted his XI under fixture congestion, starting Deano Van Rooyen, Thalente Mbatha and Yanela Mbuthuma.
- Sihle Nduli was ruled out and is under medical assessment in Johannesburg, while Olisa Ndah and Makhehleni Makhaula have returned to full training and will be eased back.
- Pirates will face the winner of Sunday’s semifinal between Golden Arrows and Marumo Gallants at King Zwelithini Stadium.