Eight matches were played across Saturday and Sunday, with four teams advancing to the quarterfinals.

Saturday, 28 March

Kiddies Hope Academy 0–0 Pholas FC (Pholas FC win 4–1 on penalties)

A tight contest with no goals in 80 minutes. Pholas FC goalkeeper Mashudu emerged as the hero, saving two penalties in the shootout to send his side through.

🗣️ “What a performance between the sticks!”

Man of the Match: Mashudu (Pholas FC)

Mengo FC 2–2 Sizanani FC (Sizanani FC win 3–1 on penalties)

Mengo FC struck first, but Sizanani captain Matorokisi scored early in the second half to level. Mengo then hit back with a stunning late equaliser to force penalties. In the shootout, the Sizanani goalkeeper saved three penalties to seal the win.

Goal Scorers: Matorokisi (Sizanani)

Molototsi FC 2–2 Dobsonville Giants (Dobsonville Giants win 4–3 on penalties)

Molototsi fought back twice, but it was a screamer from outside the 18-yard box that put Dobsonville ahead before Molototsi levelled again. In the shootout, Dobsonville held their nerve.

Goal Scorers: Ebola (Molototsi), Luka (Dobsonville – penalty)

Goal of the Tournament contender: Dobsonville Giants’ long-range strike into the top corner left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Bootlaces FC 0–1 Bridgetown Rovers

The only match decided in normal time. A 74th-minute goal from Bridgetown Rovers broke the deadlock and sent them through.

Sunday, 29 March

Soweto Super United 1–0 Mfisher Tigers

Elliot Manikela struck just two minutes into the second half, and S.S.U held on for a hard-fought victory.

Goal Scorer: Elliot Manikela (S.S.U)

Man of the Match: Sabu (#17), S.S.U – “Controlled the game, showed leadership”

Ditau FC 1–0 DRD Classic

Slender’s second-half goal proved decisive. DRD Classic came close with a stunning free kick that rattled the woodwork, but Ditau held firm.

Goal Scorer: Slender (Ditau FC)

Man of the Match: Katlego (#10), Ditau FC – “Ran the show, controlled the tempo”

Gomora Academy 0–3 Shikisha FC

Shikisha FC were clinical in the second half, scoring three times to secure a convincing victory.

Man of the Match: Tshidiso (#2), Shikisha FC – “Rock solid at the back”

Lookyland Masters 1–0 Amabhunja FC

An early goal in the 5th minute was enough for the defending champions. Lookyland held on through a tense second half to advance.

Goal – (5th minute)

Man of the Match: Lwazi Mtuli, Lookyland Masters – “Experience, composure, class on full display”

Summary

Key Stats

• Penalty shootouts: 3 matches decided from the spot
• One-goal margins: 4 matches decided by a single goal
• Goal of the weekend: Dobsonville Giants’ screamer from distance
• Hero goalkeepers: Mashudu (Pholas FC), Sizanani FC goalkeeper (3 saves in shootout)

What’s Next

The eight winners now advance to the quarterfinals. The road to the final continues next weekend at Tsalanang Pub Ground.

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Eight matches are scheduled across Saturday and Sunday, with teams battling for a spot in the next stage.

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Format

The Last 32 is a knockout stage. Winners advance to the Round of 16.

With eight matches on the card, the weekend promises high-stakes action as teams push for a place in the next round.

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Palms Eleven FC

• Sibusiso – #20
• Oliphawo – #06
• Sonwabo – #13
• Nkosinathi – #04
• Tshabangu – #09
• Modiba – #08
• Mathu – #03
• Monare – #05
• Madubenye – #07
• Matosi – #01
• Sokaya – #11

Tricky Boys FC

• Mpimo – #25 (GK)
• Karabo – #07
• Sizwe – #24
• Stopper – #19
• Sele – #14
• Gembe – #09
• Longtime – #11
• Zero – #15
• Marcelo – #10
• Ghetto – #15
• Melo – #10

Gunners FC

• Spider – #04 (GK)
• Zero – #02
• Dish – #14
• The Star – #04
• Savam – #03
• Master – #10
• Gugu – #15
• Cheese – #11
• Salah – #07
• Pinaye – #18
• Cardoso – #20

JHB All Stars

• Jack – #9
• Bhasera – #3
• Bibo – #13
• Bhara – #16
• China – #12
• Philisi – #10
• Prince – #8
• Siya – #0
• Nathi – #7
• Master – #15
• Sbudq – #5

Black Stars FC

• Ngwenya – #00 (GK)
• Morososi – #8
• Mkhoben – #13
• Anoma – #14
• Mokose – #9
• Sikona – #2
• Dlamini – #4
• Dabla – #3
• Mokyana – #10
• Mgasa – #12
• Sithole – #5

Mboma FC

• Sibusiso (GK)
• Lefty
• Kefilwe
• Brian
• Pogba
• Second
• Chibozo
• Messi D
• Smalo
• Comore
• Tebogo (Coneka)

River Park FC

• Matthew – #1
• Ahoni – #14
• Nsimbi – #2
• Mandela – #4
• Lucia – #5
• Makheka – #8
• Totti – #6
• Nkzi – #10
• Daxela – #16
• Sipo – #12
• Mizezo – #9

Ezenkosi Yam FC

• Lihapelo – #13
• Hlanganiso – #12
• Simandla – #7
• Lenda – #9
• Zinhle – #4
• Simphathi – #10
• Phelo – #14
• Ntando – #11
• Siphamandla – #6
• Sibongile – #3
• Sibusiso – #15

Mudagasi FC

• Maholoholo
• Dugu Dugu
• Snap Snap
• Checkmate
• Tumbler
• Modric
• Nzonzi
• General
• Essien
• Dzumbi
• Hillertom (C)

Kalawa Academy

• Sash
• Deco
• Boyza
• Mosquito
• Magician
• Pablo
• Lagos
• Guru
• Nombol
• ?
• Beast

These lineups showcase the depth of talent on display at Tsalanang. With more matches to come, expect to see these names making an impact in the next round.

Who stood out to you? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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Mudagasi FC 0–1 Kalawa Academy

⚽ Kalawa Academy: 😭 (#8)

River Park FC 1–0 Ezenkosi Yam FC

⚽ River Park FC: Twala (#5) – stunning free kick

Mboma FC 1–4 Black Stars FC

⚽ Black Stars FC: Teko (#4), Mthasi (#8), Sash (#10), China (#5)
⚽ Mboma FC: #11

JHB All Stars 0–3 AC Milan Springs

⚽ AC Milan Springs: #13 (Sne), #6 (Bheki), #7 (Willy)

Tricky Boys 4–0 Mathole Young Stars

⚽ Tricky Boys: Zero (#15), Marcelo (#10), plus two more

Izingwenya FC 3–1 Boca Junior

⚽ Izingwenya FC: Three goals (scorers not confirmed)
⚽ Boca Junior: One goal (late consolation)

Palms Eleven FC 6–0 Vuras FC

⚽ Palms Eleven FC: Uber (#11 – brace), Super, Olovani, plus two more

Durban Deep Stars 1–0 Gunners FC

⚽ Durban Deep Stars: Fefe (“Japanese Magic”)

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How It Unfolded

Uber (#11) opened the scoring with a brace, setting the tone for a relentless attack. Super made it four, and Olovani completed the demolition with the sixth goal.

Vuras FC managed a late consolation through Mondli the referee, but by then the damage was done.

Match Timeline

• HT: 2–0 (Uber brace)
• 56′: 3–0
• 58′: 4–0 (Super)
• 61′: 5–0
• 66′: 6–0 (Olovani)

What Fans Said

🗣️ Mjeffino:
“Rampage”

🗣️ Stanley:
“Palm 11 they played good football ⚽”

What It Means

Palms Eleven sent a clear message to the rest of the tournament. With attacking firepower like this, they’ll be a team to watch in the next round.

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How It Happened

The underdogs came to play. Kalawa Academy showed discipline, hunger, and composure against a Mudagasi side expected to dominate. The winning goal came from 😭 (#8), breaking the deadlock and sending shockwaves through the tournament.

Mudagasi pushed hard in the final minutes, but Kalawa held firm.

What Fans Said

🗣️ Sabelo:
“Wow”

🗣️ Pheello:
“We lost to the good team”

What It Means

Mudagasi FC, one of the pre-tournament favorites, bows out early. Kalawa Academy advances with a statement win that proves underdogs belong on the big stage.

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Here’s a full breakdown of the results.

Match Results

Key Stats

• Total Goals: 25
• Average Goals per Match: 3.25
• Biggest Win: Palms Eleven FC 6–0 Vuras FC
• Lowest Scoring: Three matches with only 1 goal each

Match Highlights

Palms Eleven FC 6–0 Vuras FC – A statement performance. Palms Eleven ran riot with six goals, leaving no doubt about their attacking firepower.

Tricky Boys 4–0 Mathole Young Stars – A dominant display from Tricky Boys, controlling the game from start to finish.

Black Stars FC 4–1 Mboma FC – Four different scorers for Black Stars in a convincing victory.

What’s Next

The tournament continues with the next round. Stay tuned for fixtures and more results as the action unfolds.

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On the Big Upset

When Mudagasi FC fell to underdogs Kalawa Academy, fans couldn’t believe it.

🗣️ Pheello:
“We lost to the good team”

🗣️ Sabelo:
“Wow”

On Palms Eleven’s Rampage

A 6–0 demolition had fans reaching for the thesaurus.

🗣️ Mjeffino:
“Rampage”

🗣️ Stanley:
“Palm 11 they played good football ⚽”

On the Screamer

Twala’s free kick from outside the box had everyone talking.

🗣️ Tumisho:
“Khuchu khuchu 🚃”

On the Refereeing

Match officials got praise for their professionalism.

🗣️ Pheello:
“This brothers are fair shame Tsalanang has improved when it comes to match officials 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿”

🗣️ Stanley:
“But you must tell the one with hair cut mustn’t play with yellow card, he is a good ref any foul he shows yellow card”

On the Underdogs

Kalawa Academy’s performance didn’t go unnoticed.

🗣️ Pheello:
“This is how Kgomo Ramaite end up in the finals”

🗣️ Bongani:
“Mokgotsi Waka 😂😂”

On Vuras FC’s Tough Day

After a 6–0 loss, fans kept it light.

🗣️ Dimaks:
“Ah They donated 6-0”

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About the Tournament

📍 Location: Tsalanang Pub Ground, Braamfischerville, Soweto
📅 Dates: March/April 2026
🏆 Format: Last 32 knockout

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