CKC: Knockout Blow
Victorious team Stelenbosch FC celebrate their win during the 2023 Carling Knockout Final between Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 16 December 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

CKC: Knockout Blow

The Carling Knockout Cup final will be played this month on 23 November, where a new champion will be crowned. here is a look back at the tournament's history, writes Nick Said.

Comments Off on CKC: Knockout Blow
Mngqithi breaks silence on playing CKC final after international break
Manqoba Mngqithi coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Mamelodi Sundowns Media Day at Chloorkop on the 20 November 2024 in Midrand © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

Mngqithi breaks silence on playing CKC final after international break

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Carling Knockout Cup's fixture being held right after the FIFA international break.

Comments Off on Mngqithi breaks silence on playing CKC final after international break
Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener
South Africa coach Sandile Ngcobo and South Africa assistant coach Philip Snyman during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has included 10 players who have tasted glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s in his first squad for the new HSBC SVNS season, which will kick off in the UAE next weekend.

Comments Off on Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener
Larsen looks to complete ‘Mission Impossible’ against Sundowns
Clinton Larsen, coach of Magesi FC during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Magesi FC media day at Noordelikes Rugby Club in Polokwane on 20 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Larsen looks to complete ‘Mission Impossible’ against Sundowns

Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen is looking to complete ‘Mission Impossible’ when they take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

Comments Off on Larsen looks to complete ‘Mission Impossible’ against Sundowns
Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role
Johan Ackermann, coach of the Lions during the Lions Rugby Training Session at the Johannesburg Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on May 24, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role

Former Springbok lock and SA 'A' head coach Johan Ackermann will return to South Africa after seven years abroad to add his considerable experience to the Junior Springbok squad in the capacity as coaching consultant.

Comments Off on Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role
Vilakazi: AmaZulu still a work in progress
Vusimuzi Vilakazi and Arthur Zwane co coaches of AmaZulu FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 25 October 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Vilakazi: AmaZulu still a work in progress

AmaZulu co-coach Vusimuzi Vilakazi believes it will take a bit of time for his side to rediscover their form and become consistent.

Comments Off on Vilakazi: AmaZulu still a work in progress
In Picture: Magesi FC’s training session ahead of Sundowns showdown
Magesi FC players during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Magesi FC media day at Noordelikes Rugby Club in Polokwane on 20 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

In Picture: Magesi FC’s training session ahead of Sundowns showdown

Enjoy an image gallery of Magesi FC's training session as they prepare to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup.

Comments Off on In Picture: Magesi FC’s training session ahead of Sundowns showdown
Gallery: Sundowns preparations for Carling Knockout final
Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns during 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Mamelodi Sundowns Media Day at Chloorkop on the 20 November 2024 in Midrand © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

Gallery: Sundowns preparations for Carling Knockout final

Enjoy an image gallery of Mamelodi Sundowns' training session as they prepare to face Magesi FC in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup.

Comments Off on Gallery: Sundowns preparations for Carling Knockout final
Appollis: Broos wants us to win every game we play
Oswin Appolis of South Africa is challenged by Paul America Jawa Mara of South Sudan during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers game between South Africa and South Sudan at Cape Town Stadium on 19 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Appollis: Broos wants us to win every game we play

Bafana Bafana attacker Oswin Appollis says coach Hugo Broos has a "winning mentality" and wants the team to win all their matches.

Comments Off on Appollis: Broos wants us to win every game we play