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The draw for the last 16 of the fourth edition of the Carling Knockout Cup took place at the Langhams Lifestyle Estate in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Three bowls were used for the draw with Pot A, containing the eight seeded clubs that finished in positions one to eight in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Pot B was an empty pot used to determine home and away designations, while Pot C contained the names of the remaining unseeded eight clubs. Orlando Pirates are the defending champions following a 2-0 win against Marumo Gallants in Mbombela, Mpumalanga in 2025 The big three, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, avoided each other as they all finished in the top three. In 2023, Stellenbosch FC were the first club to win the trophy, with Magesi FC winning the second edition after a shock 2-1 victory against Mamelodi Sundowns. In a repeat of last season’s round of 16 fixture, Kaizer Chiefs are home against TS Galaxy, while Mamelodi Sundowns will face Marumo Gallants The winners of the Carling Knockout will take on a PSL All Star XI, made up of PSL players and DStv Diski Challenge stars voted by fans in the Carling Black Label Cup.

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