The top eight teams from the previous season will face off for the Cup at the Wits Stadium on Saturday, July 9, according to an announcement from the Premier Soccer League.
In the quarterfinal of the knockout competition that acts as preseason practice for the PSL reserve league teams, Masandawana have been paired against Orlando Pirates.
Coach of the Downs Diski squad, Surprise Moriri, gave his thoughts on the preparations for the competition.
The five weeks of preparation have gone well, and we’ve also been looking at some of the players we’ve brought in from M-Tigers to bolster the team.
The team is looking good, and since Saturday is our first real game, we’ll see how it goes.
The youthful Brazilian club, which is renowned as one of the giants in the Diski Challenge, finished the 2021/22 season in seventh place, qualifying them to compete in the coveted competition.
For the forthcoming season, Bafana Ba Style Coach is certain that performance would improve.
We must contend for the championship.
We evaluated what transpired the previous campaign and are aware of all the mistakes that were made.
As a result, we are working to make improvements this year.
“We sent some of our players from the Diski squad to the Engen knockout event to assist the U/18 team, who had a strong run but unfortunately lost in the final.
There are a few players from the U/18 team that we are quite impressed with, so we are looking at bringing them closer to us.
On Saturday, July 9, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates square off at Wits in the Diski Shield competition. The game begins at 12:30.
Draw for the quarterfinals
Chippa United vs. TS Galaxy
Stellenbosch versus. Maritzburg United
versus SuperSport United: Kaizer Chiefs
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates
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