Provincial Nedbank Cup, Semi-Final | October 2026
Bush Bucks FC saw their Nedbank Cup provincial qualifier run come to an end at the semi-final stage, beaten 4-1 by Bizana Pondo City FC at Dumpy Adams Stadium. Imbabala went into the interval trailing and knowing they had work to do, but the second half did not bring the comeback they were chasing. Despite the setback, the club struck a dignified note afterwards, thanking the supporters who travelled and backed the side throughout the competition. The result closes the door on a cup campaign that had carried real promise.
Chasing The Game After The Break
Bush Bucks reached the halfway point behind on the scoreboard but far from beaten, with the message from the camp clear — the tie was still there to be rescued. Bizana Pondo City had other ideas, however, and pulled away in the second half to build a commanding lead. By full-time the hosts had the win wrapped up at 4-1, ending Imbabala’s hopes of reaching the provincial final and the national rounds beyond it.
Heads Held High
A semi-final exit stings, but Bush Bucks’ own reflection pointed to the bigger picture: a group that wins together and learns together. The run to the last four was a reminder of what the club can do on its day, and the gratitude shown to the travelling support spoke to the spirit around the side. The challenge now is to carry the lessons of this defeat into the league campaign.
Final word
Cup runs often end this way — one difficult afternoon against determined opponents, and the journey is over. For Bush Bucks, the 4-1 defeat at Dumpy Adams Stadium is a hard way to bow out, but reaching the provincial semi-finals was no small feat in a competitive field. Imbabala will dust themselves down, lean on the togetherness they have spoken of, and turn their focus to the battles still to come.
