Chiefs Into CKO Quarters After Four-Goal Show

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Gaston Sirino scored and assisted to help Kaizer Chiefs qualify for the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup with a 4-0 victory over 10 men SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba stadium on Saturday evening. SuperSport dominated the start of the game getting in good scoring positions and could have taken the lead in the seventh minute through debutant Tashreeq Morris. His close range attempt was deflected by a Chiefs player for a corner and nothing came from it. In the 12th minute Mdu Shabalala had a chance to put the visitors ahead but the ball was too fast for him.

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Riveiro Reacts To Suprise CKO First Round Exit

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to their shock exit from the Carling Knockout at the hands of Magesi on Saturday afternoon. Pirates came into the last-16 fixture against the newly promoted side brimming with confidence with 11 games without defeat in all competitions and winning the MTN8. However, Clinton Larsen’s side devastating counter-attacking play to end the first half saw them race into the 3-0 lead at the break. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news directly to your phone. Pirates through everything in the second half for the comeback with Kabelo

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Sundowns Hammer Arrows

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Mamelodi Sundowns were too strong for Golden Arrows, hammering them 5-0 at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday. Thapelo Morena scored the opener after just 13 minutes after being set up by Lucas Ribeiro and slotting the ball into the top corner. Iqraam Rayners made it 2-0 with the easiest of tap-ins after Sundowns broke through the Arrows’ defence and Tashreeq Matthews set up his teammate. The score-line could’ve been much clearer going into the break, but Arrows goalkeeper Edward Maova came up with a few good saves to keep his side in the game. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel

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SSU & Chiefs XI Confirmed

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SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting lineups for their Carling Knockout Cup round of 16 match at Peter Mokaba Stadium. It’s been 10 years since SuperSport United last tasted League Cup success. Matsatsantsa are hunting their lost friend who they had a good relationship with years back, having won the trophy in 2014 and lost in the final in 2016. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news directly to your phone. Gavin Hunt and his troops were known for being cup specialists, but that has been the case in recent seasons and they haven’t

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Magesi Stun Pirates In Orlando

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Orlando Pirates suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to Magesi in the opening round of the Carling Knockout Cup at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Pirates came into the tie as overwhelming favourites with the tags of the Cup Kings after securing five domestic cups since the arrival of Jose Riveiro. Prior to the FIFA international break that passed, they beat Stellenbosch 3-1 in the MTN8 final in Durban, further emphasising their pedigree in domestic cup competitions. However, the top-flight domestic cup debutants, led by head coach Clinton Larsen, flipped the script in unbelievable fashion, when it looked like Pirates would

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Sundowns & Arrows Starting XIs Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Lamontville Golden Arrows named their starting elevens ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup this evening at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Sundowns have shifted their focus to the Carling Knockout Cup after failing to win the MTN8 once again. Downs had a chaotic start to the season after they were eliminated by Stellenbosch in the MTN8 without scoring in regular time. However 2016 CAF Champions League immediately turned the corner by booking a place into the CAF Champions League group stages and they currently sitting top of the Betway Premiership table. Meanwhile, Arrows had a bright start of the

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Tinkler Eyeing A Trophy This Season

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler sees the Carling Knockout Cup as an opportunity to clinch a trophy this season. Tinkler is in his third season with City and he has yet to win a trophy. They had a chance in the MTN8 earlier this season but were knocked out in the semi-final by Orlando Pirates. The blue side of Cape Town has been struggling in cup competitions having lost in the round of 16 last season of the Carling Knockout Cup and a round of 32 of the Nedbank Cup. Tinkler is hoping for a trophy this season,

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Chiefs Have Spent And Improved

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SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has admitted Kaizer Chiefs have improved compared the last season ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup clash. Chiefs struggled last campaign and finished outside the top eight, but Hunt has admitted he has already seen an improved Chiefs team under Nasreddine Nabi in just three league matches. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news directly to your phone. The four-time league winner also stated that improvement was expected from Chiefs technical team after spending and signing new players, including the likes of Gaston Sirino and Njabulo Blom. “Of course [they have improved],

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Chipezeze Preparing Prime Banter For Pirates?

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Magesi captain Elvis Chipezeze has hinted his antics may be on show against Orlando Pirates, if the situation allows in their Carling Knockout clash. The Motsepe Foundation Championship title winners have endured a difficult start to life in the topflight with two defeats, one draw and a victory in their opening four games. And it gets no easier as they take on a Pirates side that has won three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cup titles in succession. The 34-year-old goalkeeper, famously known for his time-wasting tactics to frustrate opposition, hinted, that they will do all they can to win,

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