Harambee Stars goalkeeper Ian Otieno is two steps away from his first silverware in South Africa after helping his Richards Bay side reach the semifinals of the Carling Cup.Otieno played a crucial role as Richards Bay eliminated Cape Town City FC 5-4 on post-match penalties in a quarterfinal match staged at the King Zweluthini Stadium.The winner between the two teams had to be determined from the spot after labouring to a barren draw inside regular and extra time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8466540##Cape Town would have easily won the game, especially in the second half where they created clear-cut chances but Otieno stood tall in goal to help his side sail to the last four.In the shootout, Tshepo Mabua, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Justice Figuareido and Moses Mthembu all converted for Richards Bay. Siyabonga Dube lost his kick while Kayden Francis and Thamsanqa Mkhize missed theirs for Cape Town. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8457009##Prins Tijiueza, Taahir Horseman, Heaven Sereetsi and Lorenzo Gordinho converted their kicks for Cape Town. Richards Bay were coming off a disappointing 2-0 league loss at the hands of Sekhukhune United while Cape Town had lost 3-0 to defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns.Harambee Stars learn venue for crucial 2025 AFCON qualifier against ZimbabweOtieno and his side made it to the quarterfinals of the cup after eliminating Sekhukhune 1-0 while Cape Town defeated Royal AM 3-0.Former Harambee Stars assistant captain Brian Mandela will hope to inspire his side Stellenbosch to punch a ticket to the semis when they take on Marumo Gallants on Sunday. Gor Mahia coach reportedly assaulted as chaos erupt after Murang’a Seal draw [VIDEO]TS Galaxy will face Magesi FC in another quarterfinal clash. Giants Mamelodi Sundowns are on the verge of joining Richards Bay in the semis as they are leading Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 at the time of writing.
