Overview
- The second-leg matches on Friday, October 23 will determine which South African sides reach the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup group stages.
- Kaizer Chiefs must overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss to Zambia's Red Arrows at Moses Mabhida and need a two-goal win to advance outright because an away goal for the visitors would favour Red Arrows under the away-goals rule.
- Mamelodi Sundowns drew 0-0 away to Wiliete and must win at Loftus Versfeld to progress; coach Miguel Cardoso said Teboho Mokoena will undergo further medical checks and Ronwen Williams is expected to be available for the return leg.
- Orlando Pirates hold a narrow 1-0 first-leg lead over Namibia's African Stars and will host the return at Orlando Amstel Arena with the task of protecting that advantage.
- The PSL has fixed Carling Knockout Cup Last-16 dates from October 24–28 with Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs all scheduled to play on October 27, a calendar squeeze that raises selection and recovery pressures and heightens the financial importance of securing CAF group-stage revenue.