This weekend’s return of the Carling Knockout Cup offers top-flight teams another chance to secure silverware after Orlando Pirates’ MTN8 triumph. Here are five fun facts about the tournament:
Lucrative Prize
The winners of this year’s competition will pocket a substantial R6.85 million.
All-Star Showdown
The Carling Knockout champions will face a select All-Stars team in an exhibition match in December.
Goal-Scoring Legend
Isaac Shai holds the record for the most goals scored in the competition, netting 10 times for Mamelodi Sundowns.
Dominant Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs have been the most successful team in the tournament’s history, claiming 13 titles since its inception in 1982.
Recent Diversity
In the 11 editions played since 2010, there have been 10 different winners, with only Mamelodi Sundowns lifting the trophy twice.