The Glamour Boys, who were the defending champions, just couldn't get past Stellenbosch in the initial hurdle after falling 2-1 a couple of days ago. However, big guns like Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates - who are chasing a treble- are still in the annual tournament, hoping to go all the way.
Teams in the Premier Soccer League are chasing the CAF Confederation Cup ticket for the 2026/27 edition by virtue of winning the annual competition. It is promising to be a competitive assignment as top dogs are also hoping to win the cash prize as well as the glory associated with the competition. In the last three editions, the tournament has been won by the Soweto giants.