General view of trophy during the Carling Knockout All-Stars v Stellenbosch FC Press Conference at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on the 4 January 2024
Philip Maete, Backpages
The Carling Knockout for the 2024/25 season has been launched in a glittering event at the Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg on Tuesday.
The tournament is in its second year, having launched last season where Stellenbosch FC won the trophy courtesy of a 5-4 penalty shootout win over TS Galaxy.
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As confirmed by the organisers, the Carling Cup final will be played on 21 December 2024 at Orlando Stadium where the Carling Knockout champions will face the Carling Black Label All-Stars team.
Last season’s Carling Cup final was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in January this year.
Following the Last 16 draw that was conducted during the event, SuperSport United will host Kaizer Chiefs in one of the matches while Richards Bay FC will be at home to Sekhukhune United.
AmaZulu FC will host the champions Stellenbosch FC, while Polokwane City will be at home to Marumo Gallants.
Cape Town City will be at home to Royal AM, with TS Galaxy welcoming Chippa United in another fixture.
Orlando Pirates will welcome the league’s newcomers Magesi FC, while Mamelodi Sundowns will be at home to Golden Arrows.
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Last 16 draw:
SuperSport United vs Kaizer Chiefs
Richards Bay FC vs Sekhukhune United
AmaZulu FC v Stellenbosch FC
Polokwane City vs Marumo Gallants
Cape Town City vs Royal AM
TS Galaxy vs Chippa United
Orlando Pirates vs Magesi FC
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Golden Arrows
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