- The FNB Stadium was never selected for the Nedbank Cup final because it carries the name of a rival sponsor — First National Bank — making it unsuitable for an event sponsored by Nedbank
- Stadiums like Moses Mabhida are repeatedly chosen because they don’t have conflicting brand identities, allowing Nedbank full control over event visibility and marketing
- Kaizer Chiefs can play Nedbank Cup matches at FNB Stadium since those are club-hosted fixtures, unlike the final, which is a fully branded Nedbank and PSL event with stricter sponsorship rules
The FNB Stadium is the crown jewel of South African football — a 90,000-seater colossus etched into global memory after hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup final. Yet, year after year, it’s overlooked for the Nedbank Cup final.
This year is no different. The 2025 Nedbank Cup final is set to be played at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban — a familiar and strategic choice.
So why is South …