Confirmed: Carling Knockout last 16 draw

The Carling Knockout holders Orlando Pirates will be at home to Betway Premiership rookies for the second time this season. Fellow Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs will be at home to TS Galaxy.

Last season’s finalists Marumo Gallants will visit Mamelodi Sundowns, which is a repeat of last season’s fixture in this competition’s last 16 round.

Newcomers Kruger United will mark their Carling debut with a home game against Arthur Zwane’s high flying AmaZulu FC.

FULL 2026 CARLING KNOCKOUT CUP LAST 16 DRAW

• Kruger United vs AmaZulu FC
• Mamelodi Sundowns vs Marumo Gallants
• Lamontville Golden Arrows vs Chippa United
• Durban City vs Stellenbosch FC
• Orlando Pirates vs Milford FC
• Polokwane City vs Siwelele FC
• Sekhukhune United vs Richards Bay FC
• Kaizer Chiefs vs TS Galaxy.

LIST OF PREVIOUS WINNERS

• Stellenbosch FC – 2023
• Magesi FC – 2024
• Orlando Pirates – 2025.

WHAT HAPPENED LAST SEASON?

Last season’s championship thrilled with standout upsets as early as the first round of 16. Gallants stunned league champions Sundowns 7-6 on penalties, with Washington Arubi enjoying a career highlight in goal.

The eventual champions Orlando Pirates suffered a bruising battling in a 1-0 win over Siwelele FC, with Mbekezeli Mbokazi hitting a screamer. Stellenbosch FC also stunned Kaizer Chiefs at the DHL on penalties, with Sage Stephens emerging as a hero. Magesi FC, TS Galaxy, Durban City, Golden Arrows and Richards Bay also secured final eight spots.

The quarterfinals saw Gallants hammer Stellies 4-0, Arrows defeat TS Galaxy -21, Pirates beat Magesi FC 2-1 whule Richards Bay beat Durban City 3-1 to advance.

In the semifinals, the Buccaneers beat the Natal Rich Boyz 1-0 while Gallants knockedout Arrows 4-2 on penalties after a 2-all tie. The Soweto giants were crowned champions after a narrrow 1-0 win over Gallants in the final at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

WHICH FIXTURE WILL DELIVER AN UPSET IN THIS SEASON’S LAST 16?