PRE-MATCH WARM UP, DStv Premiership, Saturday 25 September:
ORLANDO PIRATES VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
The two teams head into this fixture on the back of league victories over Chippa United and TS Galaxy respectively, with Bucs and Downs both scoring 3 goals each in those wins.
Both clubs are yet to lose a league match this season, but Sundowns are yet to concede a league goal, with Pirates having conceded 3 goals this season.
3 of the last 6 encounters between these teams have ended goalless, with Ka Bo Yellow winning both of last season's fixtures, having last lost a league match with the Buccaneers in January 2020.
RECENT RESULTS:
02/05/21, Orlando Pirates - Mamelodi Sundowns 0 : 3 (0 : 0) (0 : 3)
02/01/21, Mamelodi Sundowns - Orlando Pirates 1 : 0 (1 : 0) (0 : 0)
11/08/20, Mamelodi Sundowns - Orlando Pirates 0 : 0 (0 : 0) (0 : 0)
15/01/20, Orlando Pirates - Mamelodi Sundowns 1 : 0 (1 : 0) (0 : 0)
01/04/19, Orlando Pirates - Mamelodi Sundowns 0 : 0 (0 : 0) (0 : 0)
Key players: Goodman Mosele, Deon Hotto (Pirates), Peter Shalulile, Rivaldo Coetzee (Sundowns)
AMAZULU VS BAROKA
Usuthu are still winless in the league this season ahead of their clash vs Bakgakga in Durban. Baroka head into the fixture on the back of a win at home vs Sekhukhune United.
Amazulu drew 2-2 in their last league clash vs Golden Arrows, a match where Arrows also missed a penalty. The KZN side will be happy to finally score league goals after a barren run.
The two teams have never played to a goalless draw in their previous 8 matches in the PSL.
RECENT RESULTS:
11/05/21, 15:00 AmaZulu - Baroka FC 0 : 1 (0 : 1) (0 : 0)
23/01/21, 16:00 Baroka FC - AmaZulu 0 : 2 (0 : 1) (0 : 1)
15/08/20, 13:30 AmaZulu - Baroka FC 0 : 0 (0 : 0) (0 : 0)
27/10/19, 14:30 Baroka FC - AmaZulu 0 : 1 (0 : 0) (0 : 1)
28/04/19, 15:00 Baroka FC - AmaZulu 1 : 0 (0 : 0) (1 : 0)
Suspensions: Tercious Malepe (Amazulu), Thamsanqa Masiya (Baroka)
Key players: Bongi Ntuli, Makhehleni Makhaula (Amazulu), Evidence Makgopa, Athenkosi Dlala (Baroka)
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SUPERSPORT UNITED VS MARITZBURG UNITED
Matsatsantsa head into this fixture on the back of a positive 3-0 result away at Swallows' Dobsonville Stadium and will be eager to continue with that momentum ahead of the international break.
The Team of Choice go into this clash following two successive league, after having lost their opening two matches of the season.
The two teams last played to a goalless draw in 2018, with the Tshwane side dominating Maritzburg United in the 6 fixtres since 2018.
RECENT RESULTS:
02/06/21, SuperSport United - Maritzburg United 2 : 0 (1 : 0) (1 : 0)
27/11/20, Maritzburg United - SuperSport United 1 : 2 (1 : 1) (0 : 1)
08/01/20, SuperSport United - Maritzburg United 2 : 2 (1 : 0) (1 : 2)
27/11/19, Maritzburg United - SuperSport United 0 : 2 (0 : 1) (0 : 1)
04/05/19, Maritzburg United - SuperSport United 3 : 1 (1 : 0) (2 : 1)
Suspensions: Luke Fleurs (SSU), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Maritzburg United)
Key players: Teboho Mokoena, Jesse Donn (SSU), Richard Zumah, Rowan Human (Maritz)
STELLENBOSCH VS CHIPPA UNITED
Stellies have enjoyed a positive start to the season and are 1 of 4 teams that are still unbeaten this season in the DStv Premierhip. The Steve Barker led side recorded a 3-0 Western Cape derby win in their last league clash.
The Chilli Boys have lost their last two league matches and will be looking to claim a first win since their opening match of the current season.
RECENT RESULTS:
01/05/21, Chippa United - Stellenbosch FC 1 : 0 (1 : 0) (0 : 0)
21/11/20, Stellenbosch FC - Chippa United 2 : 0 (1 : 0) (1 : 0)
28/08/20, Stellenbosch FC - Chippa United 1 : 1 (1 : 0) (0 : 1)
03/08/19, Chippa United - Stellenbosch FC 0 : 0 (0 : 0) (0 : 0)
Key players: Judas Mosemaedi, Junior Mendieta (Stellies), Sammy Seabi, Riaan Hanamub (Chippa)
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SEKHUKHUNE UNITED VS GOLDEN ARROWS
United head into this clash following a 1-0 loss to Baroka last weekend. The PSL newboys (currently 11th) will be looking to steer clear of the relegation zone ahead of the international break.
Abafana Bes'thende played to an entertaining 2-2 draw in their last league clash vs KZN rivals Amazulu, and will be looking for their second win of the season since their opening matchday victory.
Key players: Yusuf Maart, Chibuike Ohizu (United), Thabani Zuke, Michael Boy Gumede (Arrows)
Usuthu are still looking for their first league win this season ahead of KZN derby v Arrows. Gallants also seek first points v Maritzburg United.
Coach Hugo Broos has named his provisional 34-man Bafana Bafana squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers vs Ethiopia next month.
Masandawana and Matsatsantsa both scored three unanswered 2nd half goals to claim emphatic wins on Sunday.
PSL newboys Royal AM claimed their second win on the trot in a shock 4-1 win vs Kaizer Chiefs. All the results from the DStv Premiership this Saturday.
Stuart Baxter and Khama Billiat have both emphasized respect for DStv Premiership rookies Royal AM ahead of their first clash.
Amazulu and SuperSport United played to a 0-0 draw in their DStv Premiership clash on Tuesday.
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Sundowns claimed their second win over the season whilst Royal AM secured their first victory in the DStv Premiership on Sunday.
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Rhulani Mokwena has admitted to some unrest within the coaching department but maintains focus on clash vs Chiefs.
Bongokhuhle Hlongwane netted a 83rd minute winner for Bafana Bafana in their WC qualifier clash vs Ghana.
Bafana Bafana will be looking to top Group G with their first win of the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers against Ghana today.
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Hugo Broos has announced a 23-man squad to face Zimbabwe and Ghana in upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
TS Galaxy striker Wayde Lekay has praised the Rockets new signings and promised an exciting season.
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Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns kicked-off their title defence with a 1-0 win vs Amazulu