Carling Knockout semi-final: Kaizer Chiefs land tough draw

Published on 8 Nov 2026 at 20:48 by Joel Oliver

Kaizer Chiefs will take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout semi-final following the draw conducted on Sunday.

Chiefs left it late against Siwelele FC to win 2-1 in the quarter-final on Sunday with goals from Mfundo Vilakazi and Asanele Velebayi doing the job for them.

Kaizer Chiefs' Wandile Duba challenges for the ball against Siwelele. — Kaizer Chiefs’ Wandile Duba challenges for the ball against Siwelele. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Following their win, Chiefs joined Sundowns, holders Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC in the semis, and they will take on Miguel Cardoso’s team.

Chiefs’ tough draw as Pirates land Stellies

Sundowns, who beat Golden Arrows 1-0 in the quarter-final, will have home ground advantage in the semi-final.

Mduduzi Shabalala shoots the ball during Kaizer Chiefs' Carling Knockout quarter-final against Siwelele. — Mduduzi Shabalala shoots the ball during Kaizer Chiefs’ Carling Knockout quarter-final against Siwelele. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

The two teams have already met this season in the league with the game ending 1-1.

Meanwhile, defending champions Pirates will face 2023 winners Stellenbosch in the last four. Pirates beat Sekhukhune United 1-0 in the quarter-final on Saturday while Stellies edged out AmaZulu 2-1 on Sunday.

Stellenbosch will be the home team in the semi-final whose dates are yet to be confirmed.

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Joel Oliver is a sports journalist covering South Africa, with 16 years in sports media and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. Focused on football analysis and responsible gambling, his work has appeared on GOAL and Pulse Sports Kenya, and he is a regular football analyst on TV and radio.