Siphiwe Tshabalala challenges Thabo Matlaba of Orlando Pirates during the Telkom Knockout semi-final on 7 November 2015 at FNB Stadium. Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix)
Telkom Knockout fixtures 27-28 October 2017
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Siphiwe Tshabalala challenges Thabo Matlaba of Orlando Pirates during the Telkom Knockout semi-final on 7 November 2015 at FNB Stadium. Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix)
This weekend sees a break in PSL action as the top flight teams engage in in the Telkom Knockout. For teams who finished on the lower half of the table, this is their first taste of cup action this season as they sat out the MTN8.
Teams like Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town- who finished 11th and 12th last season respectively – will be relishing the opportunity to have a go at some silverware. While the likes of Bidvest Wits and Platinum Stars will hope a change of competition means a change in their fortunes after a disappointing start to the current season.
Friday, 27 October
Maritzburg United v Platinum Stars, Harry Gwala stadium – 20:00
The action kicks off on Friday at Harry Gwala stadium where Maritzburg United hosts Platinum Stars. The team of choice will be hoping to bounce back having been brought down to earth via a slew of disappointing results after a bright start to the season.
Also read: Telkom Knockout results 27-29 October 2017
Saturday, 28 October
Golden Arrows v Orlando Pirates, Princess Magogo – 15:30
Saturday sees Orlando Pirates travel to Princess Magogo stadium to meet Golden Arrows. It promises to be a tricky one to navigate for the Soweto giants as the hosts have proven to mean business this season.
Polokwane City v Ajax Cape Town, Old Peter Mokaba stadium – 15:30
Polokwane City and Ajax Cape Town renew their rivalry at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium having already met in league action this season.
Bloemfontein Celtic v Supersport United, Dr Molemela stadium – 18:00
It’s been cup action all the way this season for Supersport United having booked their place in the CAF Confederations Cup final, a week after claiming the first piece of silverware on offer in the MTN Cup. They travel to Bloemfontein where they will clash with Bloem Celtic on Saturday.
Kaizer Chiefs v AmaZulu, Moses Mabhida stadium – 20:15
Kaizer Chiefs are home to AmaZulu – albeit closer to their opponents’ backyard than their own – when they travel to Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday. They face a tricky prospect as the KZN side have been rather unpredictable in their comeback season back in the top flight.
Bidvest Wits v Free State Stars, Bidvest stadium – 20:15
Last season’s semi-finalists, Free State Stars will be looking to go all the way when they take on Bidvest Wits at Bidvest stadium on Saturday.
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