Carling Knockout Cup Last 16 draw: Chiefs handed tough away tie

Published on by Nkosiyabuya Sithole

Kaizer Chiefs were handed a tough away tie in the Carling Knockout Cup last 16 as the 2024 was launched on Tuesday, 8 October.

The draw took place at the Galleria in Sandton and was broadcast live on SuperSport Channel 202 and SABC Sport.

The Phefeni Glamour Boys were part of the clubs that were unseeded since they finished the last season outside top eight. The ones that finished within the top half were seeded.

Chiefs, who were eliminated from the competition in the first round by AmaZulu FC last season, were drawn against SuperSport United this time around.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates take on league’s newbies Magesi FC while Mamelodi Sundowns will host Lamontville Golden Arrows.

ALL CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP LAST 16 DRAW

  • SuperSport United v Kaizer Chiefs
  • Richards Bay FC v Sekhukhune United
  • AmaZulu FC v Stellenbosch FC
  • Polokwane City v Marumo Gallants
  • Cape Town City FC v Royal AM
  • TS Galaxy v Chippa United
  • Orlando Pirates v Magesi FC
  • Mamelodi Sundowns v Golden Arrows

WHAT WAS THE DRAW PROCEDURE 

a) The draw was conducted using three bowls, labelled Pot A, Pot B, and Pot C.

b) Pot A contained the names of the eight seeded clubs [those that finished in

positions 1 to 8 in the previous Premiership season].

c) Pot B was empty and used to determine home and away designations.

d) Pot C contained the names of the remaining eight unseeded clubs.

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