The Carling Knockout Cup round of 16 features a highly anticipated clash between SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs, two teams with a rich history of cup rivalries. The match will take place at Peter Mokaba Stadium and marks their first cup meeting since 2018.
Trust in Nabi
After missing out on the MTN8, Kaizer Chiefs have the chance to redeem themselves in the Carling Knockout Cup. This match is a vital step towards their goal of ending their trophy drought and restoring their reputation as a dominant force in the country.
Nasreddine Nabi, the Kaizer Chiefs coach, faces a crucial test in this match. Despite initially winning the favor of the demanding Chiefs fans, a victory in the Carling Knockout Cup would significantly solidify his position and alleviate pressure.
The tournament represents a crucial opportunity for Nabi to end Chiefs’ near-decade-long trophy drought, which has been a source of frustration for both the coach and the supporters.
Nabi made his intentions clear last Sunday, when he lifted the CUFA Cup. The Tunisian coach emphasized his desire to instill a winning culture at the club and expressed his aversion to losing.
Despite missing several key players, Chiefs have had a solid start to the season, collecting six points from their first three Premier Soccer League matches (including a controversial defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns during that run) and a good old fashioned cup game may just be what the doctor ordered!
Players to watch
Gaston Sirino, a recent addition to Kaizer Chiefs, has made a significant impact. The experienced midfielder contributed two assists and a goal in his first two league matches. However, he was forced off early against Mamelodi Sundowns due to an injury.
During the week, coach Nasreddine Nabi has provided positive news for Chiefs fans. Speaking on their upcoming Carling Knockout Cup match clash against SuperSport United, Nabi said, “He [Sirino] won’t maybe play the whole 90 minutes but we’ll see how long we can give him on that game.”
How to watch
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 20:00 on Saturday, 19 October and will be broadcast live on the public broadcaster’s radio stations for commentary. The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL channel 202 and can also be streamed on Showmax.
New Peter Mokaba Stadium
The 46 000 seater stadium will host the clash between SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs. The stadium is one of five new stadiums that were built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and hosted four Group matches during the tournament of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The Polokwane based stadium is expected to be filled to the rafters, as is the case when Chiefs are in town.
Betting odds (supplied by Hollywoodbets)
To win (90 min)
SuperSport United 22/10 | Draw 2/1 | Kaizer Chiefs 12/10
Chiefs have endured a ten-year trophy drought, and a victory against United could signal an end to this dry spell.
We tip Chiefs at 12/10.