Posted in News, Team News on Nov 08, 2026.
Kaizer Chiefs will take on Siwelele quarterfinals under the floodlights at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane today in the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup.
The two teams meet for the second time this season after facing each other earlier in the Premiership campaign. Chiefs won that encounter 3-2 at Dobsonville Stadium.
Head coach Fernando da Cruz has made two enforced changes to the side that featured in last weekend's Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates.
Dillan Solomons returns to the starting line-up in place of the injured Reeve Frosler, who picked up a knock in the Derby. Rushwin Dortley makes only his second appearance of the season, replacing the suspended Inacio Miguel.
Chiefs will line up in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Brandon Petersen starts between the goalposts.
In defence, Paseka Mako occupies the left-back position, while Rushwin Dortley and Thabo Moloisane partner each other in central defence. Dillan Solomons starts at right-back.
Sibongiseni Mthethwa is the anchorman in midfield.
Mduduzi Shabalala and Lebohang Maboe play ahead of him, with Pule Mmodi starting on the left wing and Mfundo Vilakazi on the right.
Wandile Duba leads the line up front.
Petersen will wear the captain's armband.
Refereeing the match is Masixole Bambiso. He is assisted by Romeo Matibidi and Given Letlaka. The fourth official will be Bongani Matete.
The important Carling knockout match between the Phefeni Glamour Boys and Siwelele sa Masele starts at 18:00 at the New Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane. The game will be live on and SuperSport’s Channel 202 on DStv and various SABC radio stations. The Club will provide live commentary on X (formerly known as Twitter).
The draw for the semifinals of this year’s competition will be conducted after the match.
Subs: Bvuma (44); Kwinika (4), Nkgwesa (38), Mabaso (34), Ngcobo (12), Velebayi (17), Abrahams (35), Da Silva (77), Ighodaro (50)
Coach: Fernando Da Cruz
Siwelele XI: February (1); Mfolozi (2), Khonyane (5), Sesane (4), Ndebele (33), Mokhuoane (8), Pule (10), Jeza (17), Leshedi (36), Marou (47), Mazibuko (12)
Subs: Mthombeni (50); Benjamin (21), Ngcobo (80), Saile (11), Makhuvele (35), Lupalule (22), Thulo (20), Kobedi (26), Lepasa (9)
Coach: Godfrey Masoetsa
