The Premier Soccer League (PSL) have announced the dates and venues for the Last 16 fixtures of the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup.
In a statement released this week, the PSL confirmed that the second edition of the Carling Cup will take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024.
The tournament will feature exciting clashes between some of the top teams in South African football as they battle it out for the Carling Knockout Cup trophy with Stellenbosch FC, the defending champions.
In the previous season, the inaugural competition was won by Stellenbosch FC after they beat TS Galaxy 5-4 on penalties in the final.
Stellenbosch, who have been drawn against AmaZulu FC will kick-off the knockout Cup on the 18th of October at King Zwelithini Stadium. The match will kick-off at 19:00.
Stellies will be looking to bounce back from their disappointment in the MTN8, which saw them suffer a 3-1 defeat against Orlando Pirates in the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium last weekend.
On the other hand, the Buccaneers will face the new Betway Premiership side, Magesi FC, at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 19 October, and the match will start at 15:00.
Last season, Pirates were shocked by Richards Bay FC after being eliminated in the quarter-final stages. The Natal Rich Boys beat the Soweto giants 5-4 on penalties at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS STELLENBOSCH FC KICKING OFF THE TOURNAMENT AGAINST AMAZULU FC
“Following the exciting launch of the Carling Knockout and the Round of 16 draw held on Tuesday, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the Round of 16 fixtures.
“The matches are set to take place over the weekend of 18–20 October 2024, with the matches scheduled on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tickets will be available at TicketPro outlets nationwide, with further details on ticket availability to be provided soon.
“Defending champions Stellenbosch FC will kick off the action on Friday, 18 October, as they face AmaZulu FC at the King Zwelithini Stadium, with the match starting at 19h00.
“Saturday, 19 October, will feature four fixtures, beginning at 15h00 with Orlando Pirates hosting Magesi FC at Orlando Stadium and Cape Town City taking on Royal AM at Athlone Stadium.
“The action continues in the evening, with Mamelodi Sundowns facing Lamontville Golden Arrows at Lucas Moripe Stadium at 18h00, followed by Polokwane City versus Marumo Gallants at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium at 20h00.
“On Sunday, 20 October, TS Galaxy FC will play Chippa United at Mbombela Stadium, while SuperSport United meets Kaizer Chiefs at New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, with both matches kicking off at 15h00. The Round of 16 will conclude with Richards Bay FC going up against Sekhukhune United at King Zwelithini Stadium at 17h30.”
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