Defending Telkom Knockout Champions, Orlando Pirates will kick-off their defence of the coveted trophy against Black Leopards away from home.

This was revealed at the glamorous launch of the Telkom Knockout at The Venue, in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on Monday evening..

Premiership rookies,Chippa United will host Bloemfontein Celtic, while fellow newcomers,Unversity Of Pretoria will square off in a Tshwane derby where they will visit Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Telkom Knockout kicks off on Wednesday October 17, with the final scheduled for 1 December 2012. First-round Telkom Knockout fixtures will be followed by the quarter finals on 2,3 and 4 November.

Semi-final action will be on the weekend of 17 and 18 November followed by the grand finale on 1 December 2012.

Last year’s runners up, Bidvest Wits – who lost to Pirates 3-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium down in Durban, will host 2010 winners,Kaizer Chiefs.

The Draw:

Chippa United vs. Bloemfontein Celtic

Free State Stars vs. Golden Arrows

Ajax Cape Town vs. SuperSport United

Bidvest Wits vs. Kaizer Chiefs

Black Leopards vs. Orlando Pirates 

AmaZulu vs. Platinum Stars 

Maritzburg United vs. Moroka Swallows 

Mamelodi Sundowns vs. University of Pretoria 

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