Carling Knockout Cup: Dates and kick-off times confirmed

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for the Round of 16 Carling Knockout Cup, starting this weekend.

On Saturday, 24 October, Golden Arrows will host Chippa United at the King Zwelithini Stadium at 15:00.

Later that same day, Polokwane City and Siwelele FC will do battle at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium at 18:00.

Sunday, 25 October will also feature two matches – at 15:00 and 18:00.

Kruger United and AmaZulu FC will clash in the early kick-off at the Mbombela Stadium while Sekhukhune United and Richards Bay FC will face off at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in the late match.

Mouth-watering action

Three matches are scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October in what promises to be a mouth-watering night of action.

Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Marumo Gallants to Loftus Versfeld, Orlando Pirates and Milford FC will clash at the Orlando Amstel Arena, while Kaizer Chiefs will take on TS Galaxy at the FNB Stadium.

All three matches will kick off at 19:00.

In Wednesday, 28 October’s final Round of 16 match, Durban City and Stellenbosch FC will face off at the Chatsworth Stadium at 19:00.

Ticket information for all eight matches will be confirmed in due course.

The winner will be decided after full-time (90 minutes). If the two teams are tied after full-time, then the match will go through to extra time. If the score is still tied, then the match will go to penalties.

Orlando Pirates are the defending champions having between Marumo Gallants 1-0 in last season’s final.

Who do you think will be crowned Carling Knockout Cup champions this season?