Wandile Duba stole the show as Kaizer Chiefs fans were biting their nails during their Nedbank Cup semi-final on Sunday evening.
With Mamelodi Sundowns as their opposition, the pressure was real.
But when Duba stepped up, everything changed.
Wandile Duba, Kaizer Chiefs Nedbank Cup final – a new era?
Kaizer Chiefs were trailing 1-0 when Duba equalised in the 57th minute.
For many, his goal brought belief.
That equaliser set the stage for Ashley du Preez who sealed a 2-1 win in the 89th minute.
Kaizer Chiefs are through to the Nedbank Cup final – and the name on everyone’s lips is Wandile Duba.
Duba was named man of the match.
Commentators claimed it wasn’t just about his goal, but also about how he moved, how he stayed calm, and how he led the line and showed up for his team when it mattered most.
Duba’s performance could be a turning point for both the player and the club.
The 19-year-old’s return to the field was impressive in itself as he was injured in the months leading up to Sunday’s clash.
The story behind Wandile Duba
Wandile Duba was born in 2004 in Lenasia.
He began his football journey at the Lenasia Football Academy before joining Kaizer Chiefs’ youth ranks in 2019.
After impressing in the DStv Diski Challenge, he was promoted to the senior team in 2023.
He scored his first goal in 2024 and became one of the club’s youngest scorers.
Duba has proven his capabilities as he has adapted to various positions and his pace and determination continue to make him a standout in the 2024/25 season.
With the Nedbank Cup final now confirmed for Saturday, 10 May at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, Kaizer Chiefs fans are already asking: Can Duba deliver again?
Can Wandile Duba do it again and lead Kaizer Chiefs to Nedbank Cup glory?
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