AmaZulu FC will square off with Orlando Pirates in the 2018 Telkom Knockout Cup quarter-final match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
Usuthu secured their place in the last eight after defeating Cape Town City 2-0 at home in a Last 32 clash almost two weeks ago.
However, the Citizens got their revenge over Usuthu as they won 3-0 at home in a PSL encounter last weekend.
The KwaZulu-Natal giants are hoping to reach the semi-finals of the Telkom Knockout for the first time since 2010.
| Game | AmaZulu FC v Orlando Pirates |
| Date | Saturday, November 03 |
| Time | 18:00 pm SA Time |
TV Channel, Live Score & How To Watch
In South Africa, the game will be shown live on SuperSport 4. You can also catch live updates on Goal.com .
| Live Match Centre | TV Channel |
|---|---|
| Goal.com | SS4 |
Squads & Team News
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AmaZulu have won this competition once - in 1992 when it was still known as the Coca Cola Cup after defeating Kaizer Chiefs in the final.
Usuthu head coach Cavin Johnson will look to in-form striker Emiliano Tade when they take on the Buccaneers at home.
The Argentine striker has netted twice in his last three games in all competitions including one in a 1-1 draw with Pirates in a PSL match earlier this month.
Defender Tapelo Nyongo is expected to miss the match as he is currently nursing a hamstring injury.
Probable AmaZulu line-up: Mbatha, Sikhakhane, Van Heerden, Gumede, Ouro-Akoriko, Darpoh, Vilakazi, Karuru, Ncobeni, Tade, Ntuli.
Meanwhile, Pirates booked their place in the quarter-finals after edging out Chippa United 1-0 at home in a last 16 game almost a fortnight ago.
The Buccaneers then recorded their second successive win when they beat their Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at home in a PSL match last weekend.
They are looking to reach the Telkom Knockout semi-finals for the first time since 2016.
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Although Bucs have taken part in seven finals, they have only won the competition once - in 2011 after defeating Bidvest Wits in the final.
The dangerman for Milutin Sredojevic's side is Augustine Mulenga, who has been in good form in recent times.
The Zambian forward picked up the man of the match award after Pirates' win over Chiefs and also scored against AmaZulu earlier this month.
Forward Luvuyo Memela and defender Mthokozisi Dube are currently out nursing injuries, while midfield maestro Musa Nyatama could make his return from injury this weekend.
Probable Pirates line-up: Mpontshane, Mobara, Maela, Munetsi, Jele, Mlambo, Motshwari, Lorch, Pule, Shonga, Mulenga.
Match Preview
This will be the first Cup match between AmaZulu and Pirates since 1994 with the two team teams having clashed in the BP Top 8 third-place playoff which the latter won 2-1, 24 years ago.
They two teams have clashed in three cup games since 1985 with Bucs recording two wins compared to Usuthu's one.
Furthermore, AmaZulu and Pirates have met in 59 matches in all competitions since 1985.
Pirates have registered 26 wins compared to AmaZulu's 11, while 22 matches have been drawn.
