There is no doubt that the focus will be on the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Swallows. The Birds risk dropping back into the NFD while Amakhosi ...
What’s at stake: Gallants and Sekhukhune are separated by a point at 10th and 11th positions, respectively, on the log. Gallants’ safety in the elite league was helped by a run of victories against all the other sides below them. What’s at stake: Despite clocking the most number of draws (17) this season, AmaZulu have their place secured in the top eight. The KwaZulu-Natal derby is likely to be another fierce contest. Bucs still have three games in hand – against Maritzburg united, Royal and SuperSport United – to catch up with rest. Amakhosi also have a realistic shot for a CAF Confederation Cup berth provided they finish third on the Premiership table.
With most of the DStv Premiership clubs playing their final matches of the season this weekend, Soccer Laduma looks at players who could be saying their ...
SuperSport won't play their last match of the season this weekend, but the two players are believed to be heading out and won't feature again this season. Both Buhle Mkhwanazi and Sipho Mbule are expected to leave SuperSport United when the season ends, the Siya crew has gathered. Experienced Zambian midfielder Nathan Sinkala is also expected to leave Stellenbosch when his deal expires at the end of June.
At the other end of the log, one of the three sides, TS Galaxy, Swallows or Baroka could face the chop. Champions Mamelodi Sundowns will receive their trophy ...
More than pride will be at stake in the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Swallows. The Dube Birds will need extra motivation to complete the season after a dismal campaign, winning the least number of games in the league. It’s been a promising season for Stellies who are aiming to finish in the top four. Champions Mamelodi Sundowns will lift the league trophy for a fifth successive time. Amakhosi have an eye on returning to the continental club competition but have left things to the last minute after an inconsistent season. Although the Teams of Choice are almost certain to compete in the Premiership next season, they will guard against dropping points. Despite a game in hand, Ernst Middendorp’s side will be tough opposition for Baroka. “Our approach doesn’t change, Baroka is fighting for their lives, us too we have to take points and that is our focus of course with the crowd behind us.
Kaizer Chiefs face relegation-haunted Swallows FC in their last game of the 2021/22 PSL term at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
That is the tonic they needed going into Saturday’s match where they meet a Swallows side that have failed to post victory in their last three outings. The latest to join the injury list are Siyabonga Ngezana and Leonardo Castro who took part in the last game against Sekhukhune United. While they have little to lose even if they suffer defeat in this Soweto Derby, Chiefs will be facing opponents who are taking this game as a matter of life and death.
Kaizer Chiefs welcome relegation-threatened Swallows FC to the FNB Stadium for the final game of the season with an outside chance of clinching continental ...
Dylan Kerr's charges currently sit in the relegation play-off spot by virtue of a better goal difference than bottom-side Baroka FC, but they will be safe if they secure a win and TS Galaxy lose to Chippa United. The Citizens remain in second spot, three points above Royal AM and Chiefs who sit in second and third place respectively heading into the final game of the season. At the other end of the table, Swallows will be fighting to preserve their top-flight status after failing to do so last week after drawing 0-0 with Chippa United, who are now safe from relegation. Arthur Zwane's must secure maximum points and hope City and Royl AM lose, while John Maduka's man still have a game in hand on both. Kaizer Chiefs welcome relegation-threatened Swallows FC to the FNB Stadium for the final game of the season with an outside chance of clinching continental football. The Soweto giants kept their CAF Champions League ambitions alive with a 1-0 win over Sekhukune United last weekend, while both Cape Town City and Royal AM could only manages draws.
Take a look at how both Kaizer Chiefs and Swallows FC have opted to lineup for this afternoon's DStv Premiership clash below!
The fact that Kaizer Chiefs are playing at home should be a plus for us, we will take that advantage.” “We’re obviously trying to get the combinations right. It’s all to play for in Saturday’s Soweto derby.
A few more players have joined the medical room including Siyabonga Ngezana and Leonardo Castro, who started the last game. Cole Alexander will miss the last ...
The Club will also provide regular updates of the action on Twitter @KaizerChiefs. Chiefs are currently 4th on the log with 46 points after 29 matches. Even though there’s a change in personnel, the defensive set up has not changed as Ramahlwe Mphahlele is joined by Ngcobo at centre-back. A few more players have joined the medical room including Siyabonga Ngezana and Leonardo Castro, who started the last game. Reeve Frosler is on the left and Njabulo Blom will be on the right. Chiefs will want to win the match and move into the top three on the log and relegation-threatened Swallows will be looking to win and survive the dreaded drop to the First Division.
Kaizer Chiefs defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele says relegation-threatened Swallows FC will always be a special club to him, but that doesn't mean he will go easy ...
We will do our best to win it.” I expect them to come out guns blazing because they really need three points,” Zwane said. “But it’s going to be another game for me that we prepared well for, and we are going to do our best to win the game.
Arthur Zwane has hinted that he might feature some youngsters from the side DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) team in their last game of the season.
We will go out there and give it our best shot,” adds the Amakhosi mentor. “So we really want to help them settle in quickly with the hope that they will enjoy themselves. “We want them to be more relaxed, but when they have the ball, they must express themselves within our structure.
Kaizer Chiefs welcome fellow Soweto side Swallows FC to the FNB stadium for their final DStv Premiership match of the season. It's all to play for in.
While there was much speculation over whether Kaizer Chiefs would sign former player Zitha Kwinika or not. A full three points is a must to give themselves any chance of achieving their crucial goal! It’s all to play for in Saturday’s Soweto derby.
Sabelo Radebe of Kaizer Chiefs in a tussle for the ball with Grant Margeman of Swallows FC during their DStv Premiership match at FNB Stadium. Image: Muzi ...
Swallows took the lead five minutes later when Solomons converted his second penalty of the afternoon to beat Bvuma, who dived the right way, after Ngcobo handled in the box. Swallows equalised after 63 minutes from a penalty by Solomons that was awarded after Phathutshedzo Nange handled inside the box trying to defend a goal-bound header from Wambi. Chiefs opened the scoring after 20 minutes from the header of Njabulo Ngcobo who beat Junaid Sait in the box to connect with a well-taken cross from Reeve Frosler.
Kaizer Chiefs will not be playing continental football next season after playing to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Swallows, who will compete in the ...
Solomons took responsibility again and calmly slotted into the bottom corner to make it 2-1. Neither side could find another goal in the closing stages as Chiefs find themselves in fourth spot while Swallows will compete in the relegation play-offs. However, the pendulum swung once again as the ten men of Chiefs restored parity in the 84th minute thanks to Bernard Paker's free-kick that deflected past Jody February. Swallows were then awarded a second penalty eight minutes later when Ngcobo handled the ball in the box. Solomons stepped up to take the all-important penalty and showed great composure to send Bvuma the wrong and level matters on the day. There was a moment of drama on the hour mark when the referee appeared blew for a penalty after a handball from Phathutshedzo Nange, who was shown a straight red card. Chiefs made a slow start to the contest but managed to get the opening goal when former Swallows star Ngcobo nodded home a cross from Reeve Frosler for his first goal for the club. Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard opted for a change at the start of the second half, as Austin Dube got a rare appearance in place of Ramahlwe Mphahlele. Arthur Zwane handed a recall to Bernard Parker who came in for Leonardo Castro, while Njabulo Ngcobo and Kearyn Baccus also returned to the Chiefs line-up. The visitors should have levelled matters just before the hour mark when Solomons did well to pick out Musonda, who headed over the crossbar with only Bruce Bvuma to beat. Swallows came out firing with their status on the lines, as Kamohelo Mahlatsi and and Mwape Musonda squandered good chances inside the opening five minutes. Kaizer Chiefs will not be playing continental football next season after playing to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Swallows, who will compete in the relegation play-offs.