DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – NOVEMBER 02: Team photo during the Carling Knockout, Quarter Final match between Richards Bay and Cape Town City FC at King Zwelithini Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
Richards Bay and Magesi will be fighting to qualify for their first ever Carling Knockout final when they clash in the semi-finals on Saturday afternoon at King Zwelithini Stadium.
Carling Knockout
Teams: Richards Bay v Magesi FC
Date: 09 November 20224
Venue: King Zwelithini Stadium
Time: 15h00
Richards Bay booked their spot in the semi-finals after beating Cape Town City on penalties following a goalless draw in extra-time last weekend.
The Natal Rich Boyz, however, have been struggling in the league, as their winless run stretched to six matches after a narrow 1-0 loss against Orlando Pirates on Tuesday.
The KwaZulu-Natal side will be without Langelihle Mhlongo due to suspension.
Richards Bay reached the semi-finals of this tournament last season but were eliminated 3-0 by eventual winners Stellenbosch.
Magesi, on the other hand, reached the last four of the tournament for the first time after edging TS Galaxy 1-0 courtesy of a lone strike by Lehlogonolo Mokone.
Clinton Larsen’s charges are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions and had more rest days as they were not in league action during the week.
Here’s how they line up:
Richards Bay: Otieno, Allan, Ndaba, Mabua, Mcineka, Mthethwa, Mabuya, Mthembu, Figareido, Mbuthuma, Ntsundwana
Subs: Manqele, Gcaba, Zikhali, Dube, Sithebe, Ndelu, Gumede, Buthelezi, Sibanyoni
Magesi FC: Chipezeze , Mashigo, J. Mokone, L. Mokone, Mzava, Darpoh, Abrahams, Mekoa, Makhubu, Kakora, Chirambadare.
Subs: Mpandle, Baloyi, Everson, Buthelezi, Manzini, Njoti, Rademeyer, Masegela, Matima
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