As the eagerly-anticipated Nedbank Cup final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates takes centre-stage at Mbombela Stadium tomorrow (3pm), we pick three interesting duels with the potential to decide the fixture.

As Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates gear up for the Nedbank Cup title at Mbombela Stadium tomorrow (3pm), former midfielder Benedict "Tso" Vilakazi says it's difficult to predict who will come out tops but added whoever is hungrier will be victorious on the day.

Mamelodi Sundowns will not approach the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium tomorrow (3pm) with the mentality of revenge following their MTN8 final loss earlier this season, according to coach Rulani Mokwena.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is adamant the Buccaneers have already had a great season irrespective of the outcome in the Nedbank Cup final.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has confirmed controversial midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch has been ruled out of the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates.

As Mamelodi Sundowns gear up to face Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday (3pm), utility player Sphelele Mkhulise insists he is not bothered which midfield position he is asked to take  as long as he helps the team win.

Conceding he has mixed feelings about playing his first-ever cup final, Orlando Pirates' Thalente Mbatha has made it clear that they aim to prove they're a big team when they meet Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup decider at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has asserted that the brand of football they've displayed in the Nedbank Cup this season has been easy on the eye compared to when they won the same tournament last term.

Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to look to Themba Zwane's magicical moves on the field when they face Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

After admitting that he didn’t have a good season at Mamelodi Sundowns, midfielder Neo Maema feels they have had a successful campaign and winning the Nedbank Cup title against Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday will be a cherry on top.

Orlando Pirates midfield workhorse Makhehleni Makhaula has narrated why his promising midfield partnership with newcomer Thalente Mbatha hardly had teething problems.

Orlando Pirates marksman Tshegofatso Mabasa has taken his Bafana Bafana snub on the chin, using Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane as a reference that he believes patience is a virtue.

Tshegofatso Mabasa’s contribution consisted of more than just his goals, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro said after his big striker clinched the DStv Premiership’s top scorer position at the weekend.

While Orlando Pirates celebrated a return to the Caf Champions League with their DStv Premiership runners-up position clinched at the weekend, they cannot be pleased at a gap of 23 points from champions Mamelodi Sundowns, Bucs coach Jose Riveiro admitted.