Cape Town - Mamelodi Sundowns will begin their quest to win the Nedbank Cup for the first time in seven years when they host Thanda Royal Zulu at Loftus Stadium.
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Sundowns have not tasted glory in South Africa’s National Cup since 2008 – the year in which Nedbank first became title sponsors. Last season they got as far as the quarterfinals before losing out to eventual champions Orlando Pirates.