- The Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 draw was confirmed on Thursday evening, setting up 8 fixtures from 24 October
- Defending champions Orlando Pirates received a home draw against Milford FC in the Last 16
- Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu are among the seeded clubs in action during the opening round
The Carling Knockout Cup Last 16 draw has produced a series of compelling matchups, with some of South Africa's biggest clubs facing lower-table opposition when the tournament kicks off on 24 October.
The draw paired the top eight finishers from last season's Betway Premiership, who received seeded status, against unseeded sides drawn from the lower half of the table.
**Full Round of 16 Fixtures**
The confirmed matchups are as follows: Kruger United vs AmaZulu, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo Gallants, Golden Arrows vs Chippa United, Durban City vs Stellenbosch FC, Orlando Pirates vs Milford FC, Polokwane City vs Siwelele FC, Sekhukhune United vs Richards Bay, and Kaizer Chiefs vs TS Galaxy.
Orlando Pirates enter the competition as defending champions after beating Marumo Gallants 2-0 in last season's final, a result that formed part of their domestic treble. The Buccaneers will face Milford FC in the opening round.
**Tournament Background and Carling Cup Prize**
The Carling Knockout is in its fourth edition since Carling Black Label revived what was previously known as the Telkom Knockout. The competition has produced unlikely champions in recent years: Stellenbosch FC claimed their first ever trophy in the 2023 edition, while Magesi caused a major upset the following year to win their debut silverware.
Whichever club lifts the trophy this season will also earn the right to face a PSL All Star XI in the Carling Black Label Cup. That exhibition side will be assembled from PSL players and DStv Diski Challenge stars selected through a public vote by fans.
Source: Briefly News
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