Carling Black Label Knockout Cup
By Sello Masilo
The 2024 Carling Black Label Knockout Cup draw, held on 8 October, has set the stage for an action-packed Round of 16. Despite high hopes for a showdown between arch-rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, the draw has paired each team with different opponents, leaving fans to anticipate a potential clash in the later stages of the tournament.
Defending champions Stellenbosch FC will kick off their title defense against AmaZulu, who recently dismissed their head coach, Pablo Franco. This creates an intriguing dynamic, as AmaZulu aims to stabilize amidst leadership changes. Kaizer Chiefs, facing a challenging matchup, will go head-to-head with SuperSport United, now managed by their former coach, Gavin Hunt. This encounter adds an extra layer of drama as the two teams are also scheduled to meet in an upcoming league fixture .
Orlando Pirates, fresh off their recent MTN8 Cup victory, are set to host Magesi FC, a newly promoted team. Pirates’ coach, Jose Riveiro, is eager to maintain the team’s momentum, and fans will be watching closely as they continue their cup run. Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Golden Arrows, marking the return of Steve Komphela to Sundowns as a senior coach, after his departure from Golden Arrows earlier this year .
The full draw is as follows:
• SuperSport United vs. Kaizer Chiefs
• Richards Bay vs. Sekhukhune United
• AmaZulu vs. Stellenbosch (Defending Champions)
• Polokwane City vs. Marumo Gallants
• Cape Town City vs. Royal AM
• TS Galaxy vs. Chippa United
• Orlando Pirates vs. Magesi
• Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Golden Arrows
The tournament has stirred excitement among fans, who play a unique role in this competition. They are invited to vote for the Man of the Match and engage with players through various fan-centric activities. The Carling Knockout Cup offers a substantial prize pool, with the champions set to receive R6.85 million, while the runner-up will take home R2.85 million .
The Carling Knockout Cup continues to be a significant event in South African football, drawing interest not only for its competitive matchups but also for the fan involvement that it promotes. As the teams prepare to battle it out, spectators eagerly await to see which club will emerge victorious and claim the 2024 title.
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