Maritzburg United secured their spot in next seasons Absa Premiership after a win 2-0 over Royal Eagles which saw Eric Tinkler’s team move to an unassailable nine points on the promotion playoff log.
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila beat Royal Eagles 2-1 on Saturday afternoon to keep their slim hopes of promotion alive, while the result also opens the door for Maritzburg United who can secure their Absa Premiership status for another season with a win on Wednesday.
Maritzburg United got their promotion/relegation play-off campaign off to a winning start after edging Royal Eagles 1-0 at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday afternoon, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.
Royal Eagles survived a second half fight back to edge Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1-0 in the first game of the 2018/19 NFD promotion/relegation playoffs at the Chatsworth Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Stellenbosch were crowned National First Division (NFD) champions to secure automatic promotion to the Absa Premiership after their goalless draw against Maccabi FC.
Former Chippa United and Royal Eagles coach Roger Sikhakhane has passed away as confirmed by the National First Division outfit.