Kaizer Chiefs have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Siwelele FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.
Amakhosi had to come from behind after Siyabonga Ndebele gave Siwelele an early lead with a goal in the 11th minute. Chiefs struggled to find their rhythm initially but eventually found a way back into the contest when Wandile Duba converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time.
The second half saw both teams searching for a winner, with Chiefs increasing their attacking pressure as the match approached its conclusion.
Their persistence paid off in the 84th minute when substitute Asanele Velebayi found the back of the net to secure a 2-1 victory.
The result sends Amakhosi into the last four, where they will face Mamelodi Sundowns in what promises to be a challenging semi-final encounter.
Chiefs will be hoping to build on this result as they continue their pursuit of silverware this season.
With Sundowns standing between them and a place in the final, Amakhosi will need another strong performance to keep their Carling Knockout ambitions alive.
