Carling Knockout Cup

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Orlando Pirates edged Marumo Gallants 1–0 to lift the Carling Knockout Cup, sealing a hard-fought campaign with composure, discipline, and champion mentality.

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The first Carling Knockout fixtures have been drawn and officially announced, setting the stage for an exciting battle for cup glory.

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The Round of 16 kicks off from 24 October, with teams preparing to battle it out for a place in the next round.

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Last season’s top eight Betway Premiership finishers were seeded for the draw and paired against teams from the bottom half of the standings.

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The fixtures are locked in, the matchups are set, and the countdown to the Carling Knockout Round of 16 is officially on!

YOUR CARLING KNOCKOUT CHAMPION OF THE MATCH

Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants - Oswin Appollis

Oswin Appollis was the difference as Orlando Pirates edged Marumo Gallants 1–0 to lift the Carling Knockout Cup — a worthy Man of the Match on a historic night

Orlando Pirates vs Magesi FC - Elvis Chipezeze’s

Elvis Chipezeze’s #CarlingKnockout Man of the Match reign ended last night after YOU, the Champion Fans voted for him one more time as Magesi bowed out after a loss to Orlando Pirates.

Golden Arrows vs Sekhukhune United — Bradley Grobler

When experience met opportunity, Bradley Grobler delivered. A commanding presence in the box, his composure and timing are the reason he was voted Man Of The Match even though his team, Sekhukhune, lost to Arrows.

Orbit College FC vs TS Galaxy — Puso Dithejane

Young, fearless, and full of energy; Puso Dithejane bossed the right flank for TS Galaxy against Orbit College and drove his side forward with relentless intent.

Orlando Pirates vs Siwelele FC — Oswin Appollis

A night to remember for Oswin Appollis, who lit up the pitch with creativity and precision to steer Pirates to victory against Siwelele.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo Gallants — Tashreeq Matthews

Tashreeq Matthews dazzled in Sundowns’ colors, blending pace and creativity to unlock Gallants’ defense time and again. Sundowns lost, but definitely wasn't because of Tashreeq.

CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP WINNERS

Orlando Pirates

Pirates are the 2025 Carling Knockout Champions

2025

Orlando Pirates were unstoppable on their path to glory, overcoming every opponent in a thrilling Carling Knockout Cup campaign. From group stage to final, they displayed skill, teamwork, and resilience, culminating in a 1–0 victory over Marumo Gallants at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium to be crowned 2025 champions.

Magesi FC

Magesi shock Sundowns in Carling Knockout final

2024

Carling Knockout Cup

Magesi FC claimed a shock 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout final, played at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening.

Stellenbosch F.C.

Stellenbosch FC crowned Carling Knockout Champions

2023

Carling Knockout Cup

In a historic clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday afternoon, Stellenbosch FC etched their name in the annals of South African football by claiming the inaugural Carling Knockout title.