Itumeleng Khune Reinstated As Carling Knockout All Star Despite Kaizer Chiefs’ Earlier Statements

• Itumeleng Khune has been named in the revised Carling Knockout All-Star team
• Carling Black Label have spent over R30 million in prize money and promotions
• Kaizer Chiefs were clear in previous statements that Khune would not be eligible

The power of the fans has reigned supreme in the Carling Knockout Cup. Carling Black Label have planned a footballing party at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium and will want every available star in attendance.

The Carling Knockout All-Star match will be a two-hour footnote in what is being billed as a one-day music and entertainment festival day that will bring the town to a standstill.

A host of celebrity performers have been confirmed for the lineup to thrill fans on stage but one seemingly ineligible name keeps cropping up in the football starting XI.

All Stars XI: Orlando Pirates Star Replaces Embattled Kaizer Chiefs Legend Itumeleng Khune

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Kaizer Chiefs stated twice in December that Itumeleng Khune would not be eligible for selection yet a reviewed starting lineup and an explanation for Khune's inclusion has been published.

Amakhosi are believed to have retreated on their stance, as reported by iDiski Times, as the statements released are no longer visible in the club's website archives.

According to the selection rules, the All-Star XI must be made up of six PSL players and five DStv Diksi players.

Only four players from one club can make the starting line-up and Khune's inclusion has caused a reshuffle in the team announced in late December.

Only five players from the initial announcement have been retained, making way for the likes of TS Galaxy's Pogiso Samoka and Amazulu's Victor Letsoalo.

The winners of the game will receive R2 million, with the runners-up sharing R 1 million in prize money.

Jose Riveiro to lead Carling Knockout Cup All-Star team with Zoey Monyepao in goal

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Including the Man of the Match prize money and Fak' iGoal Uzobona activations throughout the competition, Carling Black Label would have spent in excess of R30mil on the tournament.

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Jose Riveiro to lead Carling Knockout All-Stars

Sports Brief previously reported on Jose Riveiro's selection as coach for the Carling Knockout All-Stars.

Changes have reportedly been made to the All-Star starting XI but the Orlando Pirates coach remains.

Steve Barker's Stellenbosch FC will be aiming to make a clean sweep against Riveiro's Carling All-Stars.