Polokwane City suffered a 3-1 defeat by Bidvest Wits to finish bottom of the Absa Premiership log, while Black Leopards were beaten 3-0 by champions Mamelodi Sundowns and are now in the relegation/promotion playoffs.
After months of disruption and uncertainties caused by the coronavirus, the 2019-20 season is finally set to come to its conclusion on Saturday afternoon. SoccerClub examines the five teams looking to beat the drop of the final day.
Kaizer Chiefs have been on top of the Absa Premiership log for over a year, but with two games to go the would-be champions are stuttering towards the finish line. With only goal difference separating them from challengers Mamelodi Sundowns, Ernst Middendorp’s charges can’t afford another slip-up against Chippa United, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Orlando Pirates suffered a potential hammer blow to their bid to win the Absa Premiership as they conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 with Cape Town City which handed the initiative to their title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
Mamelodi Sundowns survived a late scare to edge Chippa United 3-2 in their Absa Premiership encounter on Tuesday afternoon which saw Downs go level on points with table toppers Orlando Pirates.
Kaizer Chiefs edged Chippa United 4-2 in a six goal thriller at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to book their spot in the Nedbank Cup final.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has admitted that the pressure is on for his side to win the Nedbank Cup and end their trophy drought this season.
Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat has admitted that his side will need to be on top of their game if they want to overcome Chippa United in this weekend’s Nedbank Cup semi-final.
Orlando Pirates went six points clear of Mamelodi Sundowns after a 2-1 win over Free State Stars, while Kaizer Chiefs dropped more points away from home against Black Leopards, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
A thrilling weekend of Nedbank Cup action saw Kaizer Chiefs advance to the semi-finals at the expense of Cape Town City, while Chippa United stunned Bidvest Wits in an eight-goal thriller, writes DEAN WORKMAN.