The Glamour Boys will feel they are off the mark after thrashing AmaZulu by 3-0 in the weekend. They face a stern test as they visit Stellenbosch on Wednesday afternoon. Get the latest team news, kick-off times and more here!
Sekgota faces former teammates as Chiefs look to build on first win
Molefi Ntseki’s Kaizer Chiefs have a huge question to answer when they face Stellenbosch on Wednesday afternoon; Can they win here and build from their win against AmaZulu on Saturday?
If not, the club is surely going to feel the wrath of the fans who were originally divided on the appointment of Ntseki as head coach – replacing Arthur Zwane.
But Stellies have been one of the stand-out teams in this new season, playing impressively to win two of their opening four matches in the league.
What’s more; they are still in the MTN8 where they will face another Soweto giant in Orlando Pirates (semi-final), so their confidence levels are as high as they’ve ever been.
I think they gave what it takes to go out there and go toe-to-toe with Chiefs, who are still looking fragile and uncertain with new players still being brought in to try and stabilise the camp and hopefully secure a piece of silverware for the first time in eight years.
When and Where to Watch
Build up to the encounter starts at 19:00 live on SuperSport PSL (channel 202) on Wednesday, with match coverage beginning at 19:15
Predicted Line-ups
All eyes will be on Kaizer Chiefs’ new striker Efmamjjasond Gonzales and whether or not Ntseki will give him a chance to run
Pule Mmodi’s impressive display against AmaZulu means he retains his starting berth
For the Stellies, Jayden Adams most likely keeps his place after netting the only goal in their defeat against SuperSport.
Former Chiefs winger Kgaogelo Sekgota could be given a chance to start against his former employers after parting ways with club in early August.
Stellenbosch
Masukule, Van Rooyen, Moloisane, Toure, Basadien, Palace, Mthethwa, Adams, Titus, Rayners, Sekgota
Kaizer Chiefs
Petersen, Frosler, Msimango, Ditlhokwe, Hlanti, Mdantsane, Castillo, Maart, Saile, Mmodi, Gonzales
Athlone Stadium
Not to be confused with Athlone Town Stadium
The Athlone Stadium is a stadium in Athlone on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa. It is used mostly for soccer matches and it is the home ground of Cape Town Spurs. The stadium holds 34,000 people and it was built in 1972.
The stadium was upgraded in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the intention of using it as a training venue. The estimated cost of the upgrade was R297 million.
