Knockout Cup news

Fresh off weekend wins, both teams arrived at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night brimming with confidence. Amakhosi edged Durban City 1-0 away last Friday, while the Umswenko Boys beat Magesi 3-1 on Saturday. With momentum building, both sides were locked in on one goal: bagging maximum points under the midweek lights.

The Umzimkhulu-born coach returned to KwaZulu-Natal for a third stint after parting ways with Masandawana in December 2024. He spent a decade with the Tshwane giants, first joining as Pitso Mosimane’s assistant in 2014. Before rejoining Abafana Bes’thende, he was reportedly eyed by North African clubs and now, it has been revealed that there was also interest from the clubs in Soweto.

The Soweto giants have unveiled their third kit, which they are using in the ongoing campaign across all competitions. They used the new jersey in the midweek assignment against Dikwena Tsa Meetse in the domestic competition, where they did well to seal their semi-final ticket.

The Beer Cup is edging closer to the deciding match and the remaining four teams now know who they will meet. The Buccaneers, Richards Bay, Golden Arrows and Marumo Arrows complete the list of teams that are still in contention to lift this piece of silverware.

The diminutive midfielder struck twice and combined well with his former Pirates teammate in one of his goals as Bahlabane ba Ntwa romped to a 4-0 victory over the Maroons in a Beer Cup quarter-final match at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday. It was a rain-drenched evening as the Cape Winelands side suffered their biggest defeat of the season.

The Buccaneers' faithful feel their team is ready to dominate the South African football scene owing to the quality within their squad and reaching yet another cup semi final this week. However, they have been advised things might not go as anticipated since the Sea Robbers are still working on their combinations and players who can deliver consistently.

The South African League Cup will have new kings after the defending champions were eliminated by the Sea Robbers. Although Bucs are seen as favourites, the Soweto giants are not immune to the surprising results and upsets always associated with domestic competitions.

The tactician has revealed what disappointed him during their match against Magesi and warns that it should not happen again. The theatrics that caught his attention happened just days after Bucs were left heartbroken after elimination from the CAF Champions League.

To reach the quarter-finals, Stellies defeated Kaizer Chiefs after winning a post-match penalty shootout. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa also overcame a formidable opposition in the Round of 16, beating Mamelodi Sundowns in a dramatic penalty shootout.

The Sea Robbers were on top of their game in the midweek assignment against Dikwena Tsa Meetse in the annual domestic competition staged at the Orlando Stadium. They are aiming to go all the way to glory after their initial MTN8 triumph a couple of months ago, and after their elimination from the CAF Inter-club elimination, the main focus is on the local competitions.

The Buccaneers came into the match hoping for nothing but a win to push them to the next phase of the annual competition after a disappointing weekend that saw them get knocked out of the CAF Champions League by St Eloi Lupopo of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The victory against Dikwena Tsa Meetse was all the Soweto giants needed.

The winger has been on top of his game for his club and that has not gone unnoticed, earning himself a big gong. He has been lifting his hand up to be recognised by the Buccaneers coach Abdeslam Ouaddou if the Moroccan stays with the Soweto giants beyond next season.

Fresh from CAF Champions League elimination by FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo, the Buccaneers are back to fully focus on domestic responsibilities. They welcome Dikwena tsa Meetse in the last eight of the Beer Cup. These are the same opponents who knocked Bucs out of this competition last season.

Orlando Pirates will welcome defending champions Magesi FC to Orlando Stadium, with plenty on the line for the Soweto giants. The Buccaneers are eager to restore faith among their supporters after falling short in the CAF Champions League preliminary round — a thrilling 3(4)-3(5) encounter against FC Saint Eloi Lupopo that dashed their continental aspirations. Now, with their focus back on domestic fronts, the Sea Robbers will be determined to chase silverware through the Premier Soccer League and the Carling Black Label Cup, aiming to remind fans that their hunger for success remains as fierce as ever.

Although they showed strong character and a spirited fight, the Sea Robbers were eliminated from the continental competition. After their continental campaign ended, even after coming so close last season, it means Bucs will only be chasing domestic titles in 2025-26.

There is not much time to rest for the Sea Robbers, as they are back in action for a domestic clash against their Premier Soccer League opponents. After elimination from the CAF Champions League despite fighting hard in the second leg of the preliminary round, it is now time to face another rival in another competition.

The Soweto giants are coming up against the defending champions on Tuesday in the last eight fixture that will be staged at the Orlando Stadium. The Sea Robbers were eliminated by the Dikwena Tsa Meetse in the 2024/25 edition, explaining why the mid-week fixture will be exciting. A recent CAF Champions League defeat will be a motivation for the home team.