The fixtures for the Carling Knockout Cup round of 16 have been revealed after the draw was concluded on Tuesday.
The Carling Knockout Cup was formally announced by PSL and Carling Black Label last year. It replaces the Telkom Knockout that was last played in 2019 and was won by Mamelodi Sundowns, defeating Maritzburg United 2-1 in the final.
The Carling Knockout Cup comes in the same format as the Telkom Knockout. It starts with the Last 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and the final to determine the winner.
Orlando Pirates, who recently won MTN8, will host the DStv Premiership returnees Cape Town Spurs as they look to add the second trophy this season. Meanwhile, Sundowns will take a trip to TS Galaxy with the Tshwane giants looking to defend the knockout cup.
And Kaizer Chiefs will welcome AmaZulu FC at FNB Stadium as they aim to end an eight-year trophy drought.
PSL CLUBS LEARN FATE AT CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP
- Sekhukhune United vs Royal AM
- Orlando Pirates vs Cape Town Spurs
- SuperSport United vs Polokwane City
- TS Galaxy vs Mamelodi Sundowns
- Chippa United vs Stellenbosch FC
- Richards Bay vs Moroka Swallows
- Kaizer Chiefs vs AmaZulu FC
- Lamontville Golden Arrows vs Cape Town City
PSL are still going to confirm the dates, kick-off times and venues. They are also going to reveal the prize money and the venue for the final match in due time.
CARLING BLACK LABEL CUP RETURNS
Meanwhile, the Carling Black Label Cup returns again this year. Last season, it was played by AmaZulu, Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns who had the most votes. The Brazilians won the cup, beating the Buccaneers 4-0 in the final.
This season, the fans will be involved again, voting for any PSL player they’d like to see in the Carling All-Stars team that will take on the Carling Knockout Cup winners in the Carling Black Label Cup. The match will take place on 6 January in Polokwane.
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