Carling Black Label Knockout Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Excitement Builds for Football Fans

The quarter-final draw for the 2024/25 Carling Black Label Knockout Cup has delivered an enticing line-up of matches, promising thrilling action for South African football fans. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed the Last 8 draw following the conclusion of the Round of 16 games on Sunday, 20 October 2024.

One of the standout fixtures in the quarter-finals is the clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, a meeting of two of the country’s biggest teams who have already squared off in the league earlier this month.

The draw, conducted live on SuperSport Channel 202 and SABC Sport, followed the Richards Bay FC vs. Sekhukhune United match, adding to the anticipation.

Carling Knockout Cup Journey So Far

The Carling Knockout Cup’s Round of 16 kicked off on Friday, 18 October, with Stellenbosch FC, the defending champions, advancing to the quarter-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against AmaZulu FC at King Zwelithini Stadium. The Cape side battled through 120 minutes of intense action to secure their spot.

Magesi FC pulled off a major upset by defeating Orlando Pirates 3-2 at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 19 October. Meanwhile, Marumo Gallants clinched their quarter-final place with a 3-2 win over Polokwane City FC at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Later that evening, Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a dominant performance, crushing Golden Arrows 5-0 at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Kaizer Chiefs followed suit with an emphatic 4-0 victory over SuperSport United at New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

On the same night, Cape Town City FC comfortably defeated Royal AM 3-0 at Athlone Stadium to secure their place in the Last 8.

Sunday’s action saw TS Galaxy overcome Chippa United 1-0 after extra time at Mbombela Stadium, and Richards Bay FC sealed their spot in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United at King Zwelithini Stadium.

Draw Format and Procedure

The PSL conducted the quarter-finals draw according to competition guidelines, which included a seeding system:

• Pot A: Held the names of the four seeded clubs (those finishing highest in the previous Premiership season).
• Pot B: Was empty and used to determine home and away fixtures.
• Pot C: Contained the names of the remaining unseeded clubs.

Carling Black Label Knockout Cup Last 8 Draw:

• Richards Bay FC vs. Cape Town City FC
• Kaizer Chiefs vs. Mamelodi Sundowns
• TS Galaxy vs. Magesi FC
• Marumo Gallants vs. Stellenbosch FC

Prize Money at Stake

The stakes are high, with the Carling Knockout champion set to take home R6.85 million, while the runner-up will receive R2.85 million.

The PSL is expected to announce the dates, venues, and times for the quarter-final matches in the coming days. Fans can look forward to a gripping knockout stage filled with drama, upsets, and high-stakes football.