The list of the players who have made it into the Carling All-Star Star team to take on Stellenbosch has been revealed. The All-Star team will take on the Carling Knockout Champions at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday, 6 January.
It consists of players from the DStv Premiership and Diski Challenge as voted by the fans. Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has made this list alongside his teammates Edson Castillo and Ashley du Preez. Chiefs rivals Orlando Pirates also have three players in the squad; Kermit Erasmus, Olisa Ndah and Sipho Chaine.
Erasmus was the most voted-for player, receiving 39 691 votes. Du Preez came second with 38 766 votes.
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The team will be led by Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro. He received the most votes from the fans.
He will also have two assistant coaches from the DStv Diski Challenge Champions and runners-up from the previous season.
“The midfield will consist of Kaizer Chiefs’ Edson Castillo, who will line up alongside three Diski
Challenge players – Kagiso Mnguni from Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs’ highly rated Mfundo Vilakazi and AmaZulu’s Siphamandla Zikhali,” the organisers said in a statement.
“Olisa Ndah from Buccaneers and Usuthu’s Ramahlwe Mphahlele will be the Carling All-Star’s centre backs. At fullback, champion fans chose Usuthu’s Diski Challenge player Masibonge Ngidi and Jabulani Mokone from Amakhosi’ Diski Challenge.
“Interestingly, none of the contested fixtures have ended without a goal. If this record continues, one lucky champion fan could win up to R900 000 through Fak ‘iGoal Uzobona activation. An innovation by the Carling Black Label brand to push teams to score early to bring the energy into the match.
“To walk away with the prize money, all champion fans must do is guess what minute of the game the 1st goal will be scored and by which team The amount will decrease by R10 000 with each passing minute without a goal.”
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