Kadodia Reacts To Durban City’s Historic 2026 Nedbank Cup Victory

Durban City chairman Farook Kadodia expressed his delight after the club finally secured a major trophy in the PSL following 23 years of existence.

City claimed their first major honour by coming from behind to beat TS Galaxy 2–1 in the Nedbank Cup final at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

With the victory, City have qualified for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup, alongside the team that will finish third in the Betway Premiership—currently likely to be Kaizer Chiefs.

This was City’s second appearance in a Nedbank Cup final, having previously lost in the 2017/18 season to the now-defunct Free State Stars. They also finished as runners-up in the Telkom Knockout in the 2019/20 season, losing to Mamelodi Sundowns.

At the time, the club was known as Maritzburg United. Kadodia changed the name at the start of last season after the team was forced out of Harry Gwala Stadium, stating that it no longer made sense to retain the Maritzburg United identity while not based in Pietermaritzburg.

Following the rebrand, the club secured promotion by winning the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

“I’m just excited after 23 years of competing in the PSL,” Kadodia told SuperSport TV.

“The hard work has finally paid off. It was third time lucky for us. This trophy belongs to the people of KwaZulu-Natal for their unwavering support over the 23 years in Pietermaritzburg and now in our second year in Durban.

“I truly believe the supporters of KZN deserve this. It has been a difficult journey, but the players showed great character. Winning this trophy makes us incredibly proud.”