Gungahlin United Overview

GOAL brings you all the available details on the Carling Knockout Cup game between the Buccaneers and the Stallions at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto. Abdeslam Ouaddou's side are the defending champions but will be wary of the threat posed by the high-flying PSL newcomers.

The representative of former Orlando Pirates star Patrick Maswanganyi has reacted furiously to social media reports claiming the midfielder has left Al-Khaldiya SC. Rumours suggested the South African international had seen his contract terminated due to disciplinary issues, but his camp has moved quickly to label these reports as a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation.

The Stallions midfielder Menzi Chili has expressed his immense excitement ahead of the club's upcoming Carling Knockout Cup showdown against the Buccaneers. While the KwaZulu-Natal side enter the last-16 tie as significant underdogs, Chili believes the occasion provides the perfect platform for his teammates to test themselves against South Africa’s elite.

The Soweto giants have seen their continental ambitions evaporate after a disappointing exit at the hands of Red Arrows. The defeat has sparked immediate scrutiny regarding the tactical decisions made by the Amakhosi head coach during the crucial second-leg tie.