Gavin Hunt’s struggling Stellenbosch FC take on Kaizer Chiefs at 19:30, just 20 days after Stellies’ 2-1 win in the Nedbank Cup last 32 in Cape Town.
Kaizer Chiefs have been under pressure since the disappointing 2-1 loss to Zamalek SC that ended their CAF Confederation Cup campaign in the group stages.
BOTH KAIZER CHIEFS AND STELLENBOSCH DESPERATE FOR A WIN
The visiting Maroons have not won a match since their victory over Amakhosi on 4 February. They have lost twice and drawn two in their last four outings, sliding dangerously close to the relegation conversation.
Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs, having missed out on Carling Knockout, Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederation Cup glory, now have the Betway Premiership as their final realistic shot at silverware this season.
How will co-coaches Khalil Ben Yousseff and Cedric Kaze set up their team against a Stellenbosch FC side sitting just two points above the drop zone? The answer is now clear, and there are a few notable tweaks.
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CONFIRMED STARTING LINE-UPS
Kaizer Chiefs: Brandon Petersen; Dillan Solomons, Zitha Kwinika, Aden McCarthy, Paseka Mako; Lebohang Maboe, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Ethan Chislett; Glody Lilepo, Ashley Du Preez, Flavio Da Silva.
Stellenbosch FC: Sage Stephens, Wayde Jooste, Kazie Enyinnaaya, Henri Stanic, Mosa Lebusa, Omega Mdaka, Mtheleleli Mthiyane, Ibraheem Jabaar, Devin Titus, Langelihle Phili, Ashley Cupido.
There is a midfield adjustment, with Ngcobo coming in to partner Maboe, while Chislet takes the number 10 role. Du Preez makes a rare start on the wing.
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In defence, Kwinika and McCarthy continue at centre-back, with Solomons and Mako providing width from full-back.
With Sekhukhune United in third and only playing on Sunday, a win for Kaizer Chiefs would lift Amakhosi into third spot and cut the gap to leaders Orlando Pirates to five points.
