Overview
- Orlando Pirates beat Siwelele FC 1-0 at Orlando Stadium to advance to the Carling Knockout quarterfinals.
- Defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi delivered the decisive strike to settle a tight last-16 tie.
- Fans selected Oswin Appollis as Man of the Match, earning him a R100,000 prize attached to the award.
- Appollis said on SuperSport TV that he would share his winnings with Mbokazi, praising his contribution.
- In strong form since joining from Polokwane City, Appollis has four goals and two assists in 11 games and has been called up by South Africa for October World Cup qualifiers.