Overview

• Marumo Gallants ousted Mamelodi Sundowns 7-6 on penalties after a 0-0 draw at Lucas Moripe Stadium, with Washington Arubi saving multiple kicks before converting the sudden-death winner.
• New Sundowns signing Miguel Reisinho was shown a straight red card six minutes into his debut, and the champions’ missed spot-kicks from Marcelo Allende, Fawaaz Basadien and Musa Lebusa proved costly.
• Stellenbosch FC beat Kaizer Chiefs 5-4 on penalties after extra time at DHL Stadium, overcoming a late red card for Thapelo Mokobodi as Sage Stephens saved efforts from Tashreeq Morris and Dillan Solomons.
• Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari rejected a late substitution before the shootout and saved the first penalty, but Stellenbosch advanced after a tense sudden-death finish.
• Tournament organizers confirmed quarterfinal ties of Marumo Gallants v Stellenbosch FC, Golden Arrows v TS Galaxy, Orlando Pirates v Magesi, and Richards Bay v Durban City as pressure intensifies on Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.