Orlando Pirates will face defending champions Magesi FC in a mouthwatering Carling Knockout quarterfinal clash. This follows Sunday’s draw conducted at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The draw was made shortly after Magesi’s thrilling 3-2 victory over AmaZulu. The Limpopo-based side, fondly known as Dikwena tsa Meetse, will now gear up for a stern test against the Buccaneers, who are eyeing silverware after a mixed start to their domestic campaign.
Stellies to Face Gallants
In other quarterfinal matchups, Stellenbosch FC will travel to face Marumo Gallants. Stellies knocked Kaizer Chiefs out of the competition in a dramatic penalty shootout earlier on Sunday at the Cape Town Stadium. Meanwhile, Gallants pulled off a major upset on Saturday evening by eliminating last season’s finalists, Mamelodi Sundowns, after a tense 7-6 penalty shootout at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Golden Arrows, who cruised past Sekhukhune United with a convincing 3-1 home win, will host TS Galaxy in what promises to be another entertaining encounter.
KZN Derby Rounds Off the Quarterfinals
The final fixture of the round pits Richards Bay FC against Durban City in an all-KwaZulu-Natal derby, ensuring local bragging rights are also on the line.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed that the dates, venues, and kickoff times for all quarterfinal matches will be announced in due course.
Full Carling Knockout Quarterfinal Draw
- Magesi FC vs Orlando Pirates
- Marumo Gallants vs Stellenbosch FC
- Golden Arrows vs TS Galaxy
- Richards Bay FC vs Durban City
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