Massive Carling Knockout Final Looms! Pirates vs Gallants!
The stage is set for a thrilling Carling Knockout Final! Orlando Pirates will clash with Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday, 06 December 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 18h00, promising an evening of high-octane football action.
Tickets are going on sale from 10h00 on Friday, 28 November 2025, and will be available at Open Tickets outlets nationwide, including Shoprite and Checkers stores. Fans can also grab their tickets online via www.opentickets.co.za. General Access Tickets are priced at R100 each, with a limit of four tickets per transaction.
The PSL is urging fans to buy tickets only through official channels to avoid invalid tickets. Don't get scammed!
Gallants' Young Coach Ready for the Challenge
Marumo Gallants coach Alexandre Lafitte, one of the youngest coaches in professional football, is embracing the challenge of facing Orlando Pirates. Despite being underdogs, Lafitte's track record shows he's capable of leading his team to victory. He previously managed Ivory Coast side Stade d’Abidjan, leading them to success against the odds.
"It was about the game plan, and I changed the mentality," Lafitte said about his time at Stade d'Abidjan. He believes in the team's unity and shared ambition.
Ndlondlo Confident Ahead of Pirates Clash
Marumo Gallants star Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, formerly of Orlando Pirates, is confident that his side can overcome the Buccaneers in the final. Ndlondlo emphasizes the team's motivation and belief. He acknowledges the gap between the two teams but believes Gallants can spring a surprise.
"Contributing to the team's journey to the final means so much to me... It gives us motivation and confidence, an edge that strengthens our belief that we can go all the way," Ndlondlo said.
Get ready for a Carling Knockout Final you won't forget! Who will lift the trophy?