Last weekend, numerous Nedbank Cup matches were played, and Mamelodi Sundowns kicked off their CAF Champions League campaign with a victory. This weekend, though, all attention will return to the DStv Premiership, with Pirates facing Maritzburg United on Friday (19:30).
On Saturday, there are three matches, with Royal AM’s match against SuperSport United likely to be the most intriguing. Richards Bay will travel to face Sekhukhune United. AmaZulu will additionally host TS Galaxy.
On Sunday, Kaizer Chiefs will look for a straightforward victory against Golden Arrows, while Cape Town City will conclude the weekend with a matchup against Swallows.
THIS WEEKEND’S DSTV PREMIERSHIP FIXTURES ARE PROVIDED BELOW.
THE TOP HALF OF THE LOG CURRENTLY LOOKS LIKE THIS:
Mamelodi Sundowns have played a few more games than the teams in the pursuing pack, but they have constructed an almost insurmountable lead.
The team is currently en route to Cameroon for their second ground B match against Coton Sport Garoua, and it was reported on Tuesday that new set play coach Michael Loftman would be traveling with the squad.
“The appointment was made to raise the bar by adding a specialist to the Technical Team,” Sundowns said in a statement. “Every elite sport is about acquiring tiny advantages. Replays and restarts are important aspects of modern football, and they are even more vital when competing in the CAF Champions League.
Loftman, who has served as head coach and development coach, possesses a UEFA A license from the English FA and a master’s degree in sports science and coaching from Brunel University. The expert coach and performance data analyst will work on the field to improve a crucial aspect of the game by compiling and analyzing data.
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