Fans have their say! Strongest available teams picked for Carling Cup spectacle

Carling Black Label Cup organisers have announced the four starting line-ups for the upcoming games on Saturday.

Teams were put together via a public vote, with supporters picking strongest available teams.

Captain selections will follow.

AmaZulu will host Mamelodi Sundowns at 09:30 in the first semi-final, while Kaizer Chiefs will face arch-rivals Orlando Pirates at 12:00 in the second semi-final.

The final will take place at 17:00 with all matches being played at FNB Stadium.  

There are not many surprises as star players such as Monnapule Saleng and Kgaogelo Sekgota all chosen.

However, there are notable absentees such as Kaizer Chiefs forward Bonfils Caleb Bimenyimana, Sundowns marksman Peter Shaluile, AmaZulu striker Bonginkosi Ntuli as well as Buccaneers midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch, who all had to withdraw for various reasons. 

Kaizer Chiefs: 

Goalkeeper: Brandon Peterson 

Defenders: Erick Mathoho, Njabulo Ngcobo, Sifiso Hlanti, Edmilson Dove  

Midfielders: Kgaogelo Sekgota, Yusuf Maart, Njabulo Blom, Nkosingipile Ngcobo  

Strikers: Keagan Dolly, Khama Billiat  

Orlando Pirates: 

Goalkeeper: Richard Ofori  

Defenders: Olisa Ndah, Innocent Maela, Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane  

Midfielders:  Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Miguel Timm, Ben Motshwari, Fortune Makaringe  

Strikers: Kermit Erasmus, Monnapule Saleng  

Mamelodi Sundowns:

Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams  

Defenders: Thapelo Morena, Grant Kekana, Rushine de Reuck, Khuliso Mudau 

Midfielders: Themba Zwane, Andile Jali, Gaston Sirino, Marcelo Allende  

Strikers: Cassius Mailula, Thabiso Kutumela  

AmaZulu: 

Goalkeeper: Veli Mothwa  

Defenders: Thembela Sikhakhane, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Riaan Hanamub, Abbubaker Mobara  

Midfielders: George Maluleka, Siphesihle Maduna, Msindisi Ndlovu,