Nedbank Cup: Ighodaro To Lead Chippa's Charge Against Polokwane

Nedbank Cup: Ighodaro To Lead Chippa's Charge Against Polokwane 

Alfred Kadiri

Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro will be spearheading Chippa United who, along with Polokwane City, will complete the Nedbank Cup last-32 round at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday evening, BSNSports.com.ng gathered for South African news source.

Ighodaro has scored seven times for Chippa in the DStv Premiership and has been their standout attacking player this season. If he strikes form, Chippa United will be well on their way to the last-16 round at the expense of the Motsepe Foundation Championship side.

Chippa were Nedbank Cup runners-up in 2021 (losing to Marumo Gallants). Last season they lost in the opening round when they were beaten by the second-tier University of Pretoria.

Chippa will, therefore, be wary of suffering the same fate for a second season in succession.

Last weekend, the Chilli Boys suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Stellenbosch FC and coach Morgan Mammila was unhappy with the side’s schoolboy errors but believes they will put things right for their cup clash with Polokwane.

Marema is Polokwane’s most dangerous and reliable forward, having netted five times in the league so far this season. The experienced 31-year-old will fancy his chances against Chippa’s defence.

Nikani is the rock of Polokwane’s defence and will look to keep things tight at the back and will be hoping that a clean sheet lays the platform for an upset.