Rulani Mokwena Looking Forward to Beginning Carling Black Label Knockout!

Rulani Mokwena Looking Forward to Beginning Carling Black Label Knockout! The Brazilians will tackle Babina Noko in the opener of the competition.

Mamelodi Sundowns will face Sekhukhune United in the first round of the Carling Black Label Knockout. Head coach Rulani Mokwena is looking forward to the foray into tournament.

This cup replaces the Telkom Knockout, which stopped in 2019, one year before the coronavirus pandemic. We will have the privilege of the South African League Cup for the first time since then. 

Masandawana won the competition the last time in was played, under Pitso Mosimane in a treble winning campaign. 

“It would have been difficult with any other opponent, so we take it,” Mokwena told the club media. 

“TS Galaxy are a very good team, well-structured and are a much stronger than last season. They did some incredible work during the transfer period, and they have a very good coach with a very strong technical team. 

“We are looking forward to the game. It’s a cup game and one we have to enjoy once again.” He concluded. 

The Brazilians lost to Orlando Pirates in the final of the MTN 8 last Saturday. They will be looking for vengeance in this cup competition.

Masandawana are already expected to win the DSTV Premiership, after only eight matches. Rulani Mokwena Looking Forward to Beginning Carling Black Label Knockout!