FootballOct 8, 2025, 1:31 PM
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Carling Knockout Quarterfinals: Pirates Set to Play at Home
The only remaining giant in the Carling Knockout is Orlando Pirates.
They secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Siwelele FC on Saturday.
Team captain and standout defender, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, scored a stunning long-range goal in the last three minutes at Orlando Stadium.
This weekend saw surprising results, including Mamelodi Sundowns losing 7-6 on penalties to Marumo Gallants after a 0-0 draw in Tshwane, while Kaizer Chiefs were defeated 5-4 on penalties by Stellenbosch FC after a goalless match in Cape Town.
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Here’s the full draw for the Carling Knockout quarterfinals:
- Golden Arrows vs TS Galaxy
- Marumo Gallants vs Stellenbosch FC
- Orlando Pirates vs Magesi FC
- Richards Bay FC vs Durban City FC.
Magesi FC, last season’s champion, triumphed with a 2-1 victory over Sundowns in the final.
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