Johannesburg – Kaizer Chiefs will aim to send a strong message to AmaZulu on Saturday in the Premiership, prior to their MTN8 semi-final matchup next month.
Last weekend, Chiefs advanced to the Wafa Wafa Cup semifinals after winning two league games and losing three. This season, Chiefs have fluctuated between success and failure, winning two league games and losing three.
Their quarterfinal penalty shootout victory against Stellenbosch FC by a score of 4-3 was not pleasant. In regulation, they surrendered due to a second defensive error.
However, they cannot afford to make similar errors against a Usuthu team including Bongi Ntuli, Augustine Kwem, and Gabadinho Mhango, who are now scoring goals with ease.
Golden Arrows and Chippa United’s inconsistent play has earned them a total of five points after one victory, two draws, and two defeats.
Chippa’s coach Daine Klate is in his first season as a senior, but he is aware that if he does not produce results, his trigger-happy employer Chippa Mpengesi would be displeased.
Vusumuzi Vilakazi and Mabhuti Khenyeza are also in jeopardy, considering Mato Madlala’s penchant for dismissing underachievers.
It is still early, but it looks like Richards Bay’s recruiting campaign for new children is bearing fruit. Two games were won, one was lost, and two were tied.
However, their character will be put to the test against a Stellies squad searching for their first victory in three league matches after two draws and one defeat.
Steve Barker, Stellies’ head coach, is aware that there is still a long way to go in the season and that his team will need to dig deep in order to secure another top-four finish.
Meanwhile, Royal AM have also had a turbulent start to the season. They defeated Kaizer Chiefs before losing at home twice against Orlando Pirates.
However, they will visit Sekhukhune United in Polokwane with the knowledge that a victory would lighten their burden before to their African safari.
Co-coach Dan Malesela is aware that catching up is not a winning strategy. Therefore, they must get as many points as possible while they still can.
After all, clubs like Sekhukhune are eager to finish in a better place this season after just missing the top eight last year.
At Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, the day will conclude with a match between the high-flying Galaxy and the slow-starting Cape Town City.
After two victories and three draws in five league games since the beginning of the season, Sead Ramovic’s squad is still undefeated and has yet to surrender.
The City’s preparations for their Caf Champions League debut have not gone according to plan, as they have only managed one victory.