The match between AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates took place at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, as part of the Nedbank Cup Quarter Final on April 13, 2024. In their recent games, Orlando Pirates scored 11 goals, including a 7-1 victory over Golden Arrows in the league game preceding the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. The team is currently positioned third on the table, trailing second-placed Stellenbosch by three points in the race for a spot in the CAF Champions League. AmaZulu FC, on the other hand, suffered a defeat against Orlando Pirates despite Hendrick Ekstein and Taariq Fielies scoring two goals in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals.
Before this match, AmaZulu FC secured a 1-0 victory over Cape Town City in the league but experienced a loss against the Buccaneers. They are currently placed 12th on the log, trailing eighth-placed Kaizer Chiefs by two points. In the first round meeting at Moses Mabhida Stadium, the two teams played to a goalless draw. The players involved in the match included Chaine, Xoki, Sesane, Makhuala, Lebitso, Timm, Dlamini, Hotto, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Buthelezi, Maela, Monyane, Mbatha, Ndlondlo, Kimvuidi, Kapinga, Saleng, Mothwa, Sikhakhane, Hanamub, Mphahlele, Fielies, Mobara, Motshwari, Ekstein, Brooks, Letsoalo, and Mulenga, among others.
Mzimela, Ngobeni, Jooste, Gumede, Ngema, Mbanjwa, Moremi, and Dion were also involved in the match.