With Carling Black Label bringing energy, into the Carling Cup by empowering the Champion fans, Mandla Masango and Happy Jele have made their predictions.
The Carling Black Label All-Stars will take on the Carling Knockout Cup champions Stellenbosch FC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 6 January 2024.
This much-awaited showdown will kick off at 15:00. But before the game, the fans will be entertained by the likes of King Monada, Makhadzi, Thebe, Paige, and Clement Maosa.
Stellies will be gunning to add another title to their trophy cabinet following their historic Carling Knockout Cup triumph against TS Galaxy last year.
Meanwhile, the All-Stars team will want to make a name for themselves and become the first All-Stars side engraved on the beautiful Carling Cup trophy.
MANDLA MASANGO AND HAPPY JELE PREDICTIONS
Masango and Jele, the tournament’s ambassadors, have had their say in who they would like to see win on the day.
“Honestly, I would want to see the All-Stars team win. I would want these younger boys who will be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Itumeleng Khune, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Njabulo Ngcobo, Phillip Ndlondlo, etc,” Masango told FARPost.
“Also for them to have the hunger and the belief that they can be able to conquer anything if they put their mind to it.
“It’s good for them to be part of this ever-growing Carling Cup and as well as for the fans with the R900k up for grabs where you predict which team will score first. That on its own will help the supporters to come in numbers.”
Interestingly, the former Orlando Pirates skipper, Jele, shared the same sentiments with the ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder.
“For me, I would like to see All-Stars win. I would like to see the way the mix of players are going to gel together,” added Jele.
“Also, I would like to see the youngsters doing great for themselves and raising their hands to say I’m ready to play in the senior team. And just to go out there to have an entertaining game for themselves.”
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