Cape Town - The Premier Soccer League has confirmed Telkom Knockout (TKO) last round of 16 dates, venues and kick-off times.
The opening fixture of the 2017 edition of the TKO will be played on Friday, October 27 when Maritzburg United host Platinum Stars at Harry Gwala Stadium at 20:00.
On Saturday, there will be five fixtures - at 15:00, Lamontville Golden Arrows will host Orlando Pirates in a highly anticipated fixture at Princess Magogo Stadium. At the same time, Ajax Cape Town will make the long trip to Limpopo to play Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Bloemfontein Celtic will be at home against last season’s runners-up SuperSport United at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein at 18:00.
Later on (20:15), Bidvest Wits will renew their Cup rivalry with Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium while Kaizer Chiefs will play Amazulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
On Sunday, October 27 defending champions, Cape Town City will open their defense a stone’s throw away from the site where they conquered last season when they face Baroka FC.
Mamelodi Sundowns, who won this Cup two seasons ago, will play Chippa United at Sisa Dukashe in East London.
Both fixtures will kick-off at 15:30.
ALL THE FIXTURES:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
Maritzburg United vs Platinum Stars, Harry Gwala Stadium (20:00)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates, Princess Magogo Stadium (15:30)
Polokwane City vs Ajax Cape Town, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium (15:30)
Bloemfontein Celtic vs SuperSport United, Dr Molemela Stadium (18:00)
Bidvest Wits vs Free State Stars, Bidvest Wits (20:15)
Kaizer Chiefs vs AmaZulu, Moses Mabhida Stadium (20:15)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
Baroka FC vs Cape Town City, Peter Mokaba Stadium (15:30)
Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns, Sisa Dukashe Stadium (15:30)