Telkom Knockout 2019 Draw
The 2019 Telkom Knockout quarter-final draw took place on the evening of Tuesday, November 5, immediately following the last first-round matches played at Sisa Dukashe Stadium. These were the final matches of the tournament's first round. Chippa United's victory over Bloemfontein Celtic in a tussle that was as tough as its name allowed saw the Eastern Cape also-rans propel themselves into the last eight of the competition with a 1-0 win that flattered the visitors. Chippa's nicely timed leap into the top eight of the Premier Soccer League ensured that the club had an extra match or two to play this season. Remaining in the top half of the league table might also help secure extra income through matchday and possibly television revenue. Look at the top selections of the 2019 Telkom Knockout draw for the quarter-final matchups of the competition below.
Telkom Knockout 2019 Soweto Derby Quarter-Final
The two behemoths of South African soccer, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, were drawn together in the last eight. This means that one of the teams will continue their drought for silverware. Both teams have gone over five years without a trophy. The last time the Chiefs won a trophy was during the 2013/2014 season when they won the league and cup double titles, winning the MTN8 Cup. Meanwhile, the last time the Pirates won a trophy was in the same season, winning the Nedbank Cup.
The history of head-to-head matchups between the Pirates and the Chiefs favors the Buccaneers, who seem likely to emerge victorious from this contest. The Bucs faced their old rivals most recently in the Carling Black Label Cup, defeating Amakhosi 2-0 in that matchup. The Chiefs will no doubt be riding high after their recent 2-0 victory over Cape Town City, a win that keeps them at the top of the Premier Soccer League. The Pirates, meanwhile, will be coming off a victory as well, having defeated Stellenbosch FC just a few days before this game.
Full TKO Quarter-finals Draw
SuperSport turned back the defending champions Baroka to set up a meeting with Golden Arrows. Matsatsantsantsahasa is on a high, reeling from cup triumph in the MTN8 and going after more silverware. Their neighbors, Mamelodi Sundowns, will face Chippa United in another much-anticipated matchup. United will be well warned not to take the threat posed by the Brazilians lightly. In their last outing, Sundowns demolished Amazulu 5-0. The last match of the Telkom Knockout 2025 quarter-final draw is Maritzburg United versus giant-killers Highlands Park. The venues, dates, and kick-off times for all these matchups will be confirmed in due course.