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Dladla banks on Durban character as they look to see off Galaxy in the final

Sowetan · · 434 words · By Neville Khoza
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What to know about Dladla banks on Durban character as they look to see off Galaxy in the final

Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla is backing the character they showed throughout the Nedbank Cup run, saying that it has prepared them well ahead of the final against TS Galaxy at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday (6pm).

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What happened

Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla is backing the character they showed throughout the Nedbank Cup run, saying that it has prepared them well ahead of the final against TS Galaxy at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday (6pm).

Why it matters

With his side struggling in league matches, with only one win in six games ahead of this final, Dladla said the character they showed in the knockout competition is satisfying enough and they are confident they will do well against the Rockets.

Common ground

If you look at the previous round in this competition, our character as a team has been tested and we’ve been able to come out victorious — Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla “If you look at the previous round in this competition, our character as a team…

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla is backing the character they showed throughout the Nedbank Cup run, saying that it has prepared them well ahead of the final against TS Galaxy at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday (6pm).”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Pitso Dladla stated that the Nedbank Cup run prepared the team for the final against TS Galaxy. One source specifically mentions him saying that holding off Sundowns showed they are a quality side, reinforcing the idea that the cup run built confidence and quality.
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web search NEUTRAL — Durban City have reached a second Nedbank Cup final as they prepare to take on TS Galaxy in the 2026 decider at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday. They will hope to make up for the disappo…
https://supersport.com/football/news/51fdfb8f-2633-4fce-9d37…
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web search NEUTRAL — ts galaxy pitso dladla nedbank cup final peter mokaba stadium.Durban City coach Pitso Dladla said that holding off Sundowns to a 1-0 defeat showed that they are quality side and a a team to be reckone…
https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-04-09-new-peter-moka…
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web search NEUTRAL — Final push It’s matchday -3 for Durban City FC as the squad wrapped up an important media day and final preparations at home before departing for Polokwane tomorrow ahead of the Nedbank Cup Final The …
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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Claim 2: “A win for Dladla in this final may likely see him being given the coaching job permanently, but he says that’s not on his mind now as he prepares the team to end their 17-year trophy drought.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Dladla has discussed the prospect of a permanent role. One source mentions him opening up about the prospect of taking on the head coach role permanently, and another source quotes him keeping his focus on the Nedbank Cup run, suggesting his primary focus is the trophy rather than his job security.
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web search NEUTRAL — Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla has opened up about the prospect of taking on the head coach role permanently after guiding the team to the Nedbank.
https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/nedbank-cup/dladla-on-durban-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pitso Dladla during the Betway Premiership match between Durban City and Richards Bay. Pitso Dladla has emerged as a strong contender to take over the head coaching role at Durban City FC on a permane…
https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/durban-city/pitso-dladla-…
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web search NEUTRAL — What the team got right is the work they do behind the scenes, says the coach.With Durban City in fourth place in the Betway Premiership and having reached the Nedbank Cup semifinals, interim coach Pi…
https://www.businessday.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-03-09-durban…
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Claim 3: “With his side struggling in league matches, with only one win in six games ahead of this final, Dladla said the character they showed in the knockout competition is satisfying enough and they are confident they will do well against the Rockets.”
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While the claim combines multiple points (poor league form, Dladla's confidence, Nedbank Cup character), the specific combination and phrasing—'only won one of its last six league games'—is not independently corroborated by the provided web search results. The sources confirm Dladla's confidence in the team's character from the cup run, but do not provide the specific statistic regarding the 'one win in six games' league record.
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web search NEUTRAL — Durban featured the first operating steam railway in South Africa when the Natal Railway Company started operating a line between the Point and the city of Durban in 1860.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durban
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 28, 2026 · Durban, largest city of KwaZulu-Natal province and chief seaport of South Africa, located on Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean. It was founded in 1835 on the site of Port Natal and was name…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Durban
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web search NEUTRAL — The Indian and colonial influences in this South African beach city can’t be missed, and the blend of cultures and architecture makes Durban unique in South Africa. Durban’s Golden Mile is a destinati…
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g312595-Durban_KwaZulu_N…
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Claim 4: “Having got the better of Galaxy twice in the Betway Premiership this season, Dladla, 43, doesn’t think that will give them an edge, emphasising that cup finals are totally different from league matches.”
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The claim that Dladla believes previous league wins against TS Galaxy will not give them an edge because cup finals are different from league matches is reported in a single web search result. No other independent sources were found to corroborate this specific tactical statement.
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web search NEUTRAL — Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla is backing the character they showed throughout the Nedbank Cup run, saying that it has prepared them well ahead of the final against TS Galaxy at Peter Mokaba S…
https://www.sowetan.co.za/sport/2026-05-01-dladla-banks-on-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Nedbank Cup final at Peter Mokaba Stadium is set to be defined by its " underdog" narrative as Durban City and TS Galaxy vie for the title. The spotlight falls on a fascinating tactical duel …
https://thestar.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-05-01-the-legend…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Nedbank Cup final at Peter Mokaba Stadium is set to be defined by its " underdog" narrative as Durban City and TS Galaxy vie for the title. The spotlight falls on a fascinating tactical ...
https://www.msn.com/en-za/sports/football/the-legend-and-the…
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