Kaizer Chiefs name starting XI for Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final against Siwelele FC

Kaizer Chiefs and Siwelele FC have confirmed their starting line-ups for Sunday evening’s Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs are seeking an immediate response after suffering a 2-1 defeat by Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby. It was their first loss in the Betway Premiership this campaign.

The home side will also be aiming to beat Free State-based Siwelele FC for a second time this season, having already defeated them in the league.

Victory would take Kaizer Chiefs into the semi-finals of the league cup for the first time since 2024.

Amakhosi have already been knocked out of the MTN 8 in the first round and are looking to remain in contention for silverware after ending the 2025/2026 term without a trophy.

Siwelele FC, meanwhile, are hoping to use the cup tie to build momentum during a difficult campaign. They are third from bottom of the league, with six points from nine matches.

Kaizer Chiefs will start with Petersen in goal, behind a defence of Solomons, Dortley, Moloisane and Mako.

Maboe and Mthethwa are named in midfield, while Vilakazi, Shabalala, Mmodi and Duba complete the starting XI.

Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen, Solomons, Dortley, Moloisane, Mako, Maboe, Mthethwa, Vilakazi, Shabalala, Mmodi, Duba.

Substitutes: Bvuma, Kwinika, Nkgwea, Mabaso, Ngcobo, Da Silva, Ighodaro, Velebayi, Abrahams.

Siwelele FC select February in goal, with Mfolozi, Khonyane, Sesane and Ndebele forming the defensive line.

Mokhuoane and Jeza are included in midfield, while Leshedi, Marou, Mazibuko and Pule are named in the visitors’ attack.

Siwelele FC XI: February, Mfolozi, Khonyane, Sesane, Ndebele, Mokhuoane, Jeza, Leshedi, Marou, Mazibuko, Pule.

Substitutes: Mthombeni, Ngcobo, Saile, Benjamin, Makhuvele, Lupalule, Thulo, Kobedi, Lepasa.