2021 Carling Black Label Cup

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2021 Carling Black Label Cup
Event Carling Black Label Cup
Kaizer Chiefs won 4–3 in a penalty shoot-out
Date1 August 2021
Venue Orlando Stadium, Soweto
2019
2022

The 2021 Carling Black Label Cup was the ninth edition of the Carling Black Label Cup to be held. The competition was won by Kaizer Chiefs. [1]

Venue

The Orlando Stadium was chosen to host this annual event. The stadium located in Orlando, the Soweto area of Johannesburg, South Africa

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References

  1. Ditlhobolo, Austin (1 August 2021). "Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Orlando Pirates (4-3 pens): Amakhosi crowned 2021 Carling Black Label Cup champions". Goal.com . Retrieved 6 February 2024.