Newly crowned Nedbank Cup champions Kaizer Chiefs return to action on Saturday, but in the Premier Soccer League.
The Glamour Boys will be at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to play Sekhukhune United. While Babina Noko need maximum points – from the remaining two games, to seal their Caf Confederation Cup place, the Soweto giants need a win to boost their chances of finishing in the top half of the table.
Currently, Chiefs are placed ninth on the table with 30 points from 26 games, while Sekhukhune have 45 from the same number of matches.
Recent Form & Head-To-Head Record
Sekhukhune United have not lost any of their last five Premier Soccer League matches where they have collected three wins and shared spoils two times.
Kaizer Chiefs haven't won any of their last seven top-tier matches; they have lost four and drawn the remaining three.
In the last five meetings between the sides, in the league, Chiefs have won twice, just as many as Babina Noko, with the remaining game ending in a draw.
What They Said
“It's another big game for them [Chiefs] because they want to make the top eight, and we are fighting for the top three. Stellenbosch are behind us by just one point, so we can't slip up. We must cement our spot, so this is easily the game of the weekend for me,” Sekhukhune defender Daniel Cardoso told Sowetan ahead of the game.
“Winning the cup must have given Chiefs that energy to push for the top eight, so I think they'll put in maximum effort. Well done to them. I think it's deserved after so many years. Ten years is a long time without a trophy. This means a lot to the chairman and the fans,” he concluded.
Edmilson Dove of Chiefs explained why it is important to forget the Nedbank Cup triumph, “We know the importance of Saturday's game, so we put the celebrations aside and we focus on the league. The energy is positive. It's been a bit of a difficult season, but our main goal right now is trying by all means to be in the top eight; we're working towards it.”
Team News and Starting XI
Sekhukhune United have not communicated about any new injuries ahead of the match. However, they will have to do without Nigeria import Chibuike Ohizu who has been influential for Babina Noko.
The attacker has eight goals in the Premier Soccer League, with an assist.
Kaizer Chiefs duo Inacio Miguel and Bradley Cross are suspended; no latest injuries have been communicated by the Glamour Boys.
Sekhukhune United Probable XI: Leaner, Cardoso, Yamba, Rammala, Letlapa, Monare, Mntambo, Makgalwa, Mogaila, Mkhize, Boyeli
Kaizer Chiefs Probable XI: Petersen, Solomons, Mashiane, Dove, Kwinika, Cele, Maart, Sirino, Lilepo, Duba, Mmodi
Where to Watch
The game will be broadcast live by SuperSport, channel 208, from 15.00 SAT.
