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PRE-MATCH WARM-UP, DStv Premiership fixtures 12 April 2022:
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS vs GOLDEN ARROWS
The DStv Premiership defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to move within two more wins to retain their title if they emerge victorius against Arrows.
Meanwhile, Arrows will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 home defeat to Stellenbosch in their last league clash, and move into the top eight of the table.
The hosts Masandawana are yet to lose at home this season, winning ten games and drawing twice in thier twelve home fixtures.
Abafana Besthende have lost only twice away from home this season, winning three matches and drawing six times in eleven games on the road.
The two teams will clash at Loftus Versveld Stadium this afternoon, kick-off is at 15:00.
RECENT RESULTS
20/10/21, Golden Arrows - Mamelodi Sundowns 0 : 1 (0 : 0) (0 : 1)
28/04/21, Mamelodi Sundowns - Golden Arrows 0 : 0 (0 : 0) (0 : 0)
19/12/20, Golden Arrows - Mamelodi Sundowns 1 : 1 (1 : 1) (0 : 0)
24/08/20, Mamelodi Sundowns - Golden Arrows 1 : 0 (0 : 0) (1 : 0)
10/11/19, Golden Arrows - Mamelodi Sundowns 3 : 2 (0 : 1) (3 : 1)
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BAROKA vs ORLANDO PIRATES
Baroka go into this game in desperate need of three points in order to move off the bottom of the table following consecutive defeats to Cape Town City and Amazulu.
Pirates will be buoyed by their recent Caf Confederations Cup form as well as the comeback victory against SuperSport United in their last league clash.
Bucs have never lost a league game to Bakgakga, but have only won three matches of their eleven meetings in the Premiership, drawing eight matches against the Limpopo side.
The hosts, Baroka have recorded four wins in total this season, all of which came at home, drawing three times and losing five matches at home.
Bucs have only lost twice on the road this season, drawing six matches and winning three times away from Orlando.
The two teams will clash at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium this afternoon, kick-off is at 19:30.
RECENT RESULTS
02/12/21, Orlando Pirates - Baroka FC 0 : 0 (0 : 0) (0 : 0)
02/06/21, Baroka FC - Orlando Pirates 1 : 2 (1 : 1) (0 : 1)
28/11/20, Orlando Pirates - Baroka FC 1 : 1 (0 : 0) (1 : 1)
18/08/20, Orlando Pirates - Baroka FC 1 : 1 (1 : 1) (0 : 0)
07/12/19, Baroka FC - Orlando Pirates 2 : 2 (0 : 1) (2 : 1)
READ: dstv-premiership-psl-league-table
MARITZBURG UNITED vs SWALLOWS
Both teams head into this clash on the back of losses in their recent league matches and also desperately needed full points to move away from the relegation zone.
The hosts, The Team of Choice have enjoyed more success at home this season, where they have won four, drawn three and lost five times.
Meanwhile, The Birds have managed two wins on the road this season, four draws and five losses after eleven away fixtures.
The two teams will clash at the Harry Gwala Stadium this afternoon, kick-off is at 20:00.
RECENT RESULTS
04/12/21, Swallows - Maritzburg United 1 : 1 (0 : 1) (1 : 0)
30/04/21, Maritzburg United - Swallows 1 : 1 (0 : 0) (1 : 1)
15/12/20, Swallows - Maritzburg United 2 : 0 (1 : 0) (1 : 0)
Brandon Truter has replaced Benni McCarthy as head coach of Amazulu until the end of the current season.
Amazulu have parted ways with head coach Benni McCarthy.
Percy Tau and Thapelo Morena will miss Bafana Bafana's international friendlies vs Guinea and France.
Hugo Broos has named his final 23-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies vs Guinea and current World Cup champions France.
Sundowns and Pirates won their respective Caf clashes, with Amazulu going down to ES Setif.
Bucs co-coach Fadlu Davids has urged for full focus from the Buccaneers as they look to bounce back from derby defeat.
Pitso Mosimane has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Ahly.
The Eagles defeated Pyramids 1-0 to eclipse them to the top of the Egypt Premier League table.
Masandawana remain on course for a unprecedented quadruple after defeating Mathathai 6-0 in the Nedbank Cup.
Al Ahly host top of the table Pyramids FC, which also pits Bafana duo Percy Tau and Fagrie Lakay agianst each other.
A 29-man preliminary Bafana Bafana squad has been announced for the upcoming friendlies in Europe.
Aubrey Modiba has warned Masandwana of complacency ahead of Nedbank Cup clash vs Mathaithai FC on Tuesday.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter was elated with his sides performance following the 2-1 win vs Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates.
DStv Premiership fixtures today at 15:30: Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs, Baroka vs TS Galaxy.
Fixtures today: Gallants vs Baroka, Pirates vs CT City, TS Galaxy vs Sundowns, Amazulu vs Stellenbosch.
Kennedy Mweene, Runshine De Reuck, Lyle Lakay and Luvuyo Memela were selected for Caf Team of the Week for Matchday 3.
Thato Mokeke has extended his contract with the Citizens.
Amazulu drew their 13th match of the season in a goalless draw vs TS Galaxy.
Amazulu take on TS Galaxy at the Moses Mabhida Stadium this evening.
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