Carling Knockout Cup: Your Guide to South Africa's Premier Football Tournament in Gauteng Provinces - Winners List, Fixtures, and Predictions for Local Matches.

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The History of the Carling Knockout Cup

The Carling Knockout Cup is a prestigious knockout football competition held in South Africa, which has been a cornerstone of the domestic football calendar for decades. The cup was founded in 2006 by the South African Football Association (SAFA) and has since become one of the most highly anticipated and fiercely contested tournaments in the country.

The Early Years

The first edition of the Carling Knockout Cup took place in 2007, with 16 teams competing in a knockout format. The competition was initially sponsored by the South African brewing company, Carling Black Label, which has remained the