Amazulu secured their place in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup after beating 10-man Polokwane City 2-1 after extra-time while Milford overcame Soweto Super United on penalties.
AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane says he is extremely delighted after his side finally forced their way into the Betway Premiership top three, albeit the position may be temporary.
Kaizer Chiefs moved up to second on the Betway Premiership standings with a 4-1 win against Orbit College, while new Chippa coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi picked up a point from his second game in charge.
Former AmaZulu defender Kwanda Mngonyama says the CHAN tournament exposed him to new opportunities after signing for a Bahrain second division club, Al Ittihad Sports Club.
SABC Sport can reveal that midfielder Ben Motshwari and AmaZulu FC have parted ways under unclear circumstances.
Magesi FC coach John Maduka has urged his players not to crumble under the weight of expectation as they look to repeat last season’s heroics in the Carling Knockout.