THIS YEAR’S Carling Black Label Cup will be totally different.
Instead of original two teams contesting the silverware (Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates), a new model has been devised to include all 16 PSL teams and yes, through voting.
Only FOUR teams are expected to showcase their mettle on November 12 at the Calabash (FNB Stadium).
The final four clubs that will partake in the Carling Black Label Cup will be determined by the Champion fans, as they will have to vote for the clubs that they would like to see compete on the day.
Voting for the clubs is now open and will close on the 2nd of October 2022.
At a media brief to launch the competition, both Chiefs and Bucs were leading the pack followed by Downs. But that would have changed by now; as teams are hard at work encouraging football fans to vote.
This year there won’t be a “Be The Coach” competition, instead, one lucky fan stands the chance of winning the R100 000 cash prize, simply by buying a selected Carling Black Label and voting during the campaign.
It’s a new and revitalized Carling Black Label – now, it’s anyone’s game, says
Carling Black Label Brand Director, Arné Rust, who said: “We know that this is what the Champion fans have been asking for.
It gives us great pleasure to host a Carling Black Label Cup that includes all the top-flight football teams. This year there will be 4 teams playing in this year’s football spectacle, which we believe will be an exciting preview of what football enthusiasts can anticipate when we launch the inaugural Carling Knockout Cup in 2023.”
The final four clubs selected by the fans will be announced on the 3rd of October 2022. From there on, as with every Carling Black Label Cup, the Champion fans can select their preferred starting line-ups until the 6th of November when voting for this phase of the campaign closes.
With the ongoing league matches during the voting period, fans will be able to determine which players they believe will lead their respective teams to victory.
To stand a chance of walking away with the cash prize, football fans over the age of 18can enter by purchasing a selected Carling Black Label beer and dialling *120*660*unique code#; selecting their preferred clubs, starting line-up, Captain or Man of The Match Entry is 20c per 20 seconds on USSD and free for Vodacom users.
The one day tournament tickets sales are now available from R80, R140, and R200.
Fans came in droves at the launch, clad in their respective teams attire and took opportunity to take shots at each other, as they sang and danced throughout the day.
The notable figure ‘Mama Joy’- from Thwihli Thwahla (Royal AM) said they look forward to this new format and warned all Gauteng based teams to be on the look out “they will see flames since we’ve been yearning for this tournament”.
Thrilled Bertie Grobbelaar- Stadium Management CEO says he looks forward to a razzmatazz and also appealed to fans to purchase tickets early to avoid any disappointments.
Image Jacob MAWELA (One of the MCs Xoli Zondo from SABC recorded with KC fan at the launch).
