CAPE TOWN – Stellenbosch FC left it late to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over AmaZulu FC in the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup at Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday.
With the match seemingly heading towards a draw, Sinoxolo Kwayiba converted a penalty in the 97th minute to send the home supporters into celebration and seal Stellenbosch’s victory.
The hosts took the lead in the 28th minute through Chumani Butsaka, who finished confidently from the centre of the box with a right-footed effort into the bottom-right corner.
However, their lead lasted just five minutes. In the 33rd minute, Stellenbosch defender Gopolang Taunyana unfortunately turned the ball into his own net, handing AmaZulu an equaliser and bringing the contest level at 1-1.
Both sides continued their battle as they searched for a decisive breakthrough, but neither could find the back of the net during normal time.
Just when it appeared that the match would require further proceedings to separate the teams, Stellenbosch were awarded a late penalty. Kwayiba stepped up in the 97th minute and made no mistake, sending his right-footed effort into the bottom-left corner to secure a crucial 2-1 win for the home side.
The late winner capped a dramatic afternoon in Stellenbosch, with the hosts showing determination to find a way through and keep their Carling Knockout campaign alive.
In the other fixture on Sunday, Kaizer Chiefs also recorded a 2-1 victory, defeating Siwelele FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
Both Stellenbosch and Chiefs will take confidence from their victories as the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup competition continues.
The #CarlingKnockoutCup semi-final draw is complete ✅ pic.twitter.com/TNbEsL5hbN
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 8, 2026
