The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will begin their lucrative partnership with sports betting giant Betway on Saturday, September 14, with several eye-catching clashes to look out for.
A huge battle between Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United will serve as the headline clash on the opening day of the league season after the Premiership fixtures were released.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will begin their lucrative partnership with sports betting giant Betway on Saturday, September 14, with several eye-catching clashes to look out for.
Defending league champions Sundowns, led by coach Manqoba Mngqithi, will work towards their ambitions to claim a historic eighth consecutive title when they welcome Gavin Hunt’s Matsatsantsa to Loftus Versfeld.
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Meetings between these two well-coached teams have not always been one-sided despite the Brazilians’ dominance, and given their draw last time out, anything can be expected in this tricky part of the season.
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will also have to navigate somewhat tricky encounters.
The Buccaneers will welcome Chippa United to the Orlando Stadium with huge expectations placed on them this season after last term’s trophy success.
The Sea Robbers are again the side tipped to topple Sundowns, and both players and coach Jose Riveiro have already expressed their desire to fly out of the blocks this season. But Kwanele Kopo’s Chilli Boys are not expected to make it an easy day out.
There was notable improvement in the playing style and performance of Chippa under Kopo last season, and he will be expected to build on it in the new season.
For Amakhosi, an eagerly-anticipated trip to Bloemfontein awaits new coach Nasreddine Nabi and his charges, with the returning Marumo Gallants the opponents.
Chiefs’ ‘new-look’ group gave their fans unwanted anxiety following their pre-season drubbing by Tanzanian side Yanga SC.
With another month to further infuse his playing style at the Naturena-based outfit, Nabi will hope to have completed all of his signings and established a strong enough starting line-up to claim three points on the day.
Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, on the other hand, are still trimming down their squad after taking on players from Moroka Swallows, whose status they bought to return to the top flight.
With Dan Malesela now in charge, Gallants are expected to be one of the most entertaining clubs to watch this season.
Opening Premiership Fixtures
Saturday, September 14: Royal AM vs Cape Town City, Harry Gwala Stadium, 3pm; Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United, Orlando Stadium, 5.30pm; Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs, Free State Stadium, 5.30pm; Polokwane City vs AmaZulu, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 8pm
Sunday, September 15: Richards Bay FC vs TS Galaxy, King Zwelithini Stadium, 3pm; Stellenbosch FC vs Golden Arrows, Danie Craven Stadium, 5.30pm
Tuesday, September 17: Mamelodi Sundowns vs SuperSport United, Loftus Versfeld, 7.30pm
Wednesday, September 18: Sekhukhune Utd vs Magesi FC, Peter Mokaba Stadium, 7.30pm
