The 1990–91 NOFV-Pokal was the last edition of the East German Cup.
During the competition, following German reunification in October 1990, the cup had been renamed from the FDGB-Pokal.
After the 1990–91 season, the East German competitions were merged into the (West) German system, with clubs from the East now entering the DFB-Pokal.
Hansa Rostock, who beat Stahl Eisenhüttenstadt in the final.
Bye to round 2: Rotation Berlin, FC Carl Zeiss Jena, Wismut Aue Amateure