Tshakhuma Na Ndilani booked a place in the regional semifinal of the Nedbank Cup KO competition by winning two matches over the past weekend.

They beat Ficus FC 3-2 at the Lamvi grounds on Saturday and overpowered United Power Stars 2-1 at the Shayandima School grounds the following day.

Their game against Power Stars was a battle from the onset to the bitter end. The first half was characterized by wasted scoring chances. Power Stars were the first to have reason for regret. They came close to scoring in the ninth minute. Their left winger, Mutali Mulaudzi, unleashed from the edge of the penalty box. The keeper of Tshakhuma, or TNN, Moses Nemusumani, braved the shot and palmed the ball away for a corner kick.

TNN took the game to the home side soon afterwards. Their killer striker, Godfrey Mudau, was brought down in the 25-meter area. Fhatuwani Mudau shot wide from the free kick. No goal was scored within the first 45 minutes, despite numerous attempts from each side.

Power Stars were awarded a free kick just outside the box five minutes into the last half. Mpho Munyai beat the keeper with a volley from the free kick.

TNN fortified their striking force by introducing Desmond Netshiungani for Junior Mashavhathakha in the 59th minute. TNN threatened to score two minutes afterwards when Desmond Netshiungani tried his luck from the 35-meter area. The ball went a little wide.

A defender of Power Stars, Mbavhalelo Rathari, handled the ball within the box in the 67th minute and that was a clear penalty for TNN. Fhatuwani Nemusumani converted from the white spot. Mbavhalelo Rathari of Power Stars was warned with card for a continued argument with the referee. TNN took the lead in the 78th minute. Godfrey Mudau beat the keeper with a volley following a neat pass from Desmond Netshiungani.