Stellenbosch and TS Galaxy will be fighting for a spot in the MTN8 semi-finals when they clash on Sunday afternoon at Danie Craven Stadium.
MTN8
Teams: Stellenbosch FC v TS Galaxy
Date: 04 August 2024
Venue: Danie Craven Stadium
Stellies reached the semi-finals last season but they were knocked out by eventual champions Orlando Pirates on away goals' rule after a 2-2 draw on aggregate.
Steve Barker's charges finished third last season in the Betway Premiership.
The Cape Winelands outfit have bolstered their ranks with the signings of Sanele Barns, Omega Mdaka and Lehlohonolo Mojela.
Galaxy, on the other, qualified for the first time in the tournament after they finished sixth in the 2023/24 standings.
The Rockets have confirmed six signings so far, including Victor Letsoalo and Siphesihle Maduna and Thamsanqa Masiya.
The last time the sides met in a cup tournament was in the Carling Knockout final after Stellies were crowned champions following a penalty shootout victory, after a 1-1 draw in extra-time time in December last year at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Former Galaxy attacker Mojela broke the deadlock in the final just before the interval but Olivier Toure's equaliser late in the game forced the game to extra-time.
Here's how they line up:
Stellenbosch: Stephens, Toure, Basadien, Mcaba, Jurgens, Titus, Adams, Nduli, De Jong, Rayners, Van Wyk
Subs: Masuluke, Mdaka, De Kock, Van Rooyen, Palace, Jabaar, Barns, Mojela, Oura
TS Galaxy: Van der Linde, Munyai, Mahlangu, Seema, Kabini, Khiba, Sebelebele, Mvelase, Dithejane, Radebe, S. Mhlangu
