• Kaizer Chiefs will host Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout quarter-final clash at FNB Stadium.
• The two Premier Soccer League giants are now favorites to win the competition after Magesi FC eliminated Orlando Pirates in the previous round.
• Briefly News highlights everything you need to know about the most anticipated quarter-final between the Glamor Boys and the Brazilians

Kaizer Chiefs set to host Mamelodi Sundowns in the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout this weekend.

The Glamor Boys progressed to the quarter-finals of the cup competition after beating SuperSport United in the second round. On the other hand, Sundown beat Golden Arrows to seal a place in the last eight.

Both teams are fighting for a place in the semi-finals, with Amakhosi also looking to get revenge on the Brazilians after their unfortunate defeat in the Premier Soccer League.

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Match Preview

Mamelodi Sundowns come into contention after a resounding 3-0 win over Capet Town City in the PSL, while Kaizer Chiefs come from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against newly promoted side Magesi FC.

Sundowns are all set to repeat their league win over Amakhosi in the cup, while Nasreddine Nabi’s side want to avenge the match defeat. ETFs Stadium.

Possible compositions

The local team to be without Edson Castillowho was ruled out for four to five months due to his injury against SuperSport United in the Betway Premiership.

Sundowns, on the other hand, have players like Themba Zwane, Tashreeq Matthews, Kegan Johannes, Lesiba Nku, Rivalso Coetzee and Siyabonga Mabena all nursing injuries, meaning they are doubtful for the tie, according to Afrik-foot.

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Kaizer Chiefs possible composition: Fiarce Ntwari, Reeve Frosler, Bradley Cross, Rushwin Dortley, Inacio Miguel, Yusuf Maart, Njabulo Blom, Wandile Duba, Mduduzi Shabalala, Gaston Sirino, Ranga Chivaviro.

Possible line-up of Mamelodi Sundowns: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Asekho Tiwani, Mothobi Mvala, Grant Kekana, Marcelo Allende, Aubrey Modiba, Lucas Ribeiro, Iqraam Rayners, Peter Shalulile.

Face to face

The Brazilians won their last match between the two teams 2-1 in the Betway Premiership, extending their unbeaten run against the Glamor Boys.

The Soweto giants have not won against Masandawana in all competitions for three seasons; their last victory against the Brazilians came in the 2020-21 campaign.

The last ten matches since the 2020-21 season have ended with eight wins for Sundowns, while the other two ended in a draw.

Time and where to watch

The quarter-final clash between the two PSL giants is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on SuperSport Channel 202 and SABC Sport.

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In brief News also reported that Nabi commented on Kaizer Chiefs comments next match against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout this weekend.

The former AS FAR Rabat mentor shared his expectations following their mouth-watering clash against Masandawana as they meet for the second time this campaign.

Source: In Brief News