Maart Ends Kaizer Chiefs' Trophy Drought As They Defeat Pirates in Nedbank Cup

• Kaizer Chiefs have been crowned the champions of the Nedbank Cup after defeating Orlando Pirates in the final of the competition on Saturday afternoon
• Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Yusuf Maart scored the winning goal for the Glamour Boys as they defeated the Sea Robbers 2-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium
• The win ended Amakhosi long year wait for a title as they've be without winning a trophy for a decade

Kaizer Chiefs have ended their ten-year wait for a title as they claimed a 2-1 win over Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Glamour Boys took the lead through Gaston Sirino's penalty but couldn’t hold on to the lead for long as Evidence Makgopa levelled the scoreline just minutes later.

A second-half goal from former Orlando Pirates player Yusuf Maart sealed the deserved victory for Nasreddine Nabi's side against their archrivals.

It’s Nabi’s first trophy as Kaizer Chiefs manager and a step towards the promising plans the club is making for the future.

Kaizer Chiefs Defeat Pirates in Nedbank Cup Final

Orlando Pirates started the match as the better side, with Relebohile Mofokeng and Deon Hotto both getting early touches, along with Mohau Nkota, who attempted to set up Evidence Makgopa in the opening minute.

Despite early pressure from the Bucs, Kaizer Chiefs were awarded a penalty after Deano van Rooyen brought down Pule Mmodi in the box in the eighth minute. Sirino stepped up and made no mistake in converting the penalty, putting the ball past Sipho Chaine to give Amakhosi the lead.

The Glamour Boys' lead lasted only eight minutes, as Pirates equalized when Makgopa headed home from a set-piece in the 18th minute to make it 1-1.

The Sea Robbers had the chance to take the lead before the break, but Nkota's effort from the right wing was saved by Chiefs' goalkeeper Peterson in the 35th minute.

The first half ended in a 1-1 draw with both teams giving a good account of themselves.

The opening stages of the second half was less entertaining compared to the first half with both teams failing to create clear cut chances.

Nasreddine Nabi's side worked so well in stopping Riveiro's men from create enough chances like they did in the first.

With match looking like it was heading for an extra time Kaizer Chiefs took the lead in the 80th minute after Maart delivered lovely volley.

Kaizer Chiefs held firm to clinch a historic victory — their first piece of silverware since the 2014/15 league title — shattering Orlando Pirates’ hopes of a Nedbank Cup three-peat.

Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs to midfielder's signing

Briefly News also reported that Orlando Pirates are said to have completed the signing of a Kaizer Chiefs transfer target ahead of next season.

The Sea Robbers have been monitoring the player's situation since last season alongside the Glamour Boys.

Source: Briefly News