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.