The draw has pitted the giants against each other! Kaizer Chiefs face a formidable semifinal opponent in the Carling Knockout
The Carling Knockout semifinal pairings have been confirmed. The draw has given fans two intriguing clashes, with the headline event set to be a meeting between two South African giants.
Mamelodi Sundowns will face Kaizer Chiefs in the first semifinal. Reaching the last four is a special achievement for the latter, with the club making it to this stage of the tournament for the first time since 2019. The team now faces a serious test against one of the country's most decorated sides.
In the other clash, Stellenbosch will meet Orlando Pirates. The Pirates will have to prove their superiority over an opponent that has also fought its way into the semifinals and is now just one step away from the decisive match.
Thus, four teams will battle for the two places in the final: Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch and Orlando Pirates. The semifinal winners will continue their pursuit of the prestigious Carling Knockout trophy.
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
