Carling Knockout draw: Orlando Pirates face Milford FC as Last 16 fixtures are announced

The Carling Knockout round of 16 fixtures have been announced after Wednesday evening’s draw.

South African football turns its attention to the second domestic cup competition of the season after the conclusion of the MTN8 over the weekend.

Orlando Pirates enter the competition as defending champions after beating Marumo Gallants 1-0 in last season’s final.

The Buccaneers were drawn at home against newly promoted Kruger United in the first round. However, the fixture list released after the draw lists Orlando Pirates against Milford FC.

The published schedule is headed “Last 32 fixtures”, despite the announcement referring to the round of 16.

The Premier Soccer League is expected to confirm the dates and venues for the fixtures in due course.

The ties announced are:

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

Mamelodi Sundowns will meet Marumo Gallants in one of the ties, while Kaizer Chiefs have been paired with TS Galaxy.

Stellenbosch FC face Durban City, and Chippa United travel to Golden Arrows. Polokwane City will play Siwelele FC, while Sekhukhune United take on Richards Bay FC.

AmaZulu FC are scheduled to face Kruger United.