Carling Knockout: No Chiefs vs Pirates, here’s why

Anticipation is high. Kaizer Chiefs supporters have new hopes for rare cup glory, while Orlando Pirates are straight up confident.

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KAIZER CHIEFS AND ORLANDO PIRATES IN THE CARLING KNOCKOUT

As confirmed by the Premier Soccer League this week, the Carling Knockout Cup is here to replace the Telkom Knockout.

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According to Carling Black Label SA, the official launch and draw will take place on Tuesday, 10 October, at 13:00 live on SuperSport TV.

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NO SOWETO DERBY

Further details have revealed that last season’s top eight teams will be drawn against those that finished in the bottom eight.

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This means that the likes of Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates will not be able to draw each other in the first round.

As a fan of one of the Soweto giants, you can expect to face one of last season’s bottom eight: Golden Arrows, TS Galaxy, Royal AM, AmaZulu, Richards Bay, Chippa United, as well as the newcomers Polokwane City and Cape Town Spurs, who replace Marumo Gallants and Maritzburg United respectively.

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