It will be a repeat of the last year’s Telkom Knockout final when the 32nd edition gets underway in the next two weeks after defending champions Bloemfontein Celtic drew Mamelodi Sundowns. Isiwelele beat the Brazilians 1-0 through a controversial goal to win their first piece of silverware in seven years. Celtic were thrashed 3-1 by Sundowns on the opening weekend of the season but reserve goalkeeper Thembalethu Moses says this will be a different ball game altogether…
Dates and venues will be confirmed later this week but the first game is expected to take place on the 2nd of next month with the final scheduled for the 30th of November this year.
After spending millions of rands in assembling a galaxy of stars (15 new players) Sundowns are itching to win their first trophy in six years. Zimbabwean international Esrom Nyandoro says their league win over Celtic has got no bearing on this first round encounter…
Mpumalanga Black Aces have been impressive in their first four matches in the league despite having also suffered two losses. They drew Orlando Pirates in the first round and there is a strong presence of former Buccaneers in the Aces camp including Dennis Masina…
It is a hectic schedule for the Buccaneers as they will be expected to fit in these games in their already jam-packed programme but Bucs captain Lucky Lekgwathi is ready for the battle…
Maritzburg United were also handed a tricky away draw to the evergreen Platinum Stars, a team that has continued where it left off last season. United newly appointed captain Michael Morton has got all the respect for Dikwena…
Another team that has had a fine start to the new season is Amazulu, who have managed to pick up important away wins already on two occasions. Usuthu goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini is hoping that this will continue with their last 16 fixture away to Free State Stars…
FULL DRAW: The draw: Supersport United v Ajax Cape Town Bloemfontein Celtic v Mamelodi Sundowns Free State Stars v AmaZulu Bidvest Wits v Golden Arrows Platinum Stars v Maritzburg United Mpumalanga Black Aces v Orlando Pirates Polokwane City v Kaizer Chiefs Moroka Swallows v University of Pretoria. Journalist: Velile Mbuli