Pirates, Chiefs and Sundowns learn Carling Knockout quarter-final opponents

Published on 28 Oct 2026 at 21:49 by Joel Oliver

Orlando Pirates have landed Sekhukhune United in another cup match after being paired in the Carling Knockout quarter-final.

Following the draw conducted on Wednesday, Pirates were handed Sekhukhune United, who they have already met three times this season, and won all matches.

Tshepang Moremi of Orlando Pirates celebrates his goal against Milford. Image: Orlando Pirates

The Buccaneers will get home advantage yet again in the quarter-final just like in the Round of 16, when they beat Milford FC 3-0 at Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday.

Pirates eye title defence as Chiefs get Siwelele

Pirates will be looking to make it four wins out of four against Babina Noko when they meet as they look to defend their title.

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs, who swept aside TS Galaxy 3-0, thanks to Wandile Duba’s hat-trick, have landed Siwelele FC in the quarter-final.

Wandile Duba celebrates one of his three goals in the Carling Knockout against TS Galaxy. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

The Glamour Boys, who are record champions in this competition with 13 titles, last won it in 2010 and having crashed out of the MTN8 and CAF Confederation Cup early, their cup options are limited.

Mamelodi Sundowns, who beat Marumo Gallants 1-0 in the Round of 16, will take on Golden Arrows with match winner Siyanda Ndlovu set to face his former side.

Will Ncikazi’s Arrows stop Sundowns?

Sundowns and Arrows have also faced off already, in the MTN8 semi-final and in the league, the Brazilians winning twice and losing once.

Siyanda Ndlovu of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates his goal. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns

This will be different as Arrows are under new coach Mandla Ncikazi, who started his reign with a 4-0 thrashing of Chippa United in the Carling Knockout Round of 16.

Meanwhile, Stellenbosch FC, who beat Durban City 2-0 on Wednesday, will face off with AmaZulu FC in the last eight with the quarter-final fixtures slated between November 7 and 8.

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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.