Mamelodi Sundowns crashed out of the Carling Knockout Cup after they suffered a 5-4 defeat on penalties at the hands of TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns are technically the holders in the Carlin Knockout having won the previous version of the competition when it was last played as the Telkom Knockout in 2019.
Kaizer Chiefs’ hunt for elusive silverware goes into another season as they take aim at the Carling Knockout trophy, a competition that has been restored to the Premier Soccer League calendar this campaign after an absence of three seasons.
A total of 17 clubs have lifted the Carling Knockout trophy in the past since the competition was first played in 1982, though one side stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of title victories.
The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the prize money, fixtures, venues and dates for the upcoming Carling Knockout Cup last 16.
AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin says his side "will give it their all" in the hopes of reaching the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals ahead of their clash against Kaizer Chiefs.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena admits that TS Galaxy has got "strong from last season" and is expecting a tough clash against the Rockets in the Carling Knockout Cup.
The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the fixtures for the Carling Knockout Cup round of 16 following the conclusion of the draw on Tuesday.
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Ahead of the much-anticipated Carling Knockout Cup, SportsClub takes a look at the past winners of the competitions.