Kaizer Chiefs will face Polokwane City this weekend looking for their earn their sixth successive leage win.
With the first of two assignments in Polokwane this week completed, Amakhosi now turn their attention to Rise and Shine.
They will be aiming for a double in their Polokwane adventure after their convincing 4-1 victory over Magesi FC on Wednesday night at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Chiefs’ attackers Flávio da Silva and Wandile Duba struck in the first half, with Mduduzi Shabalala and Khanyisa Mayo adding two further goals after the break.
The team has remained in Polokwane as they prepare for Saturday’s early evening fixture, which marks their 24th Betway Premiership match of the season.
On the log, Chiefs sit in third place with 45 points from 23 games. Their hosts, Polokwane City, have collected 33 points from the same number of matches and currently occupy seventh position.
What time does the Polokwane City v Chiefs game start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 at the old Peter Mokaba stadium.
Amakhosi are looking to secure third place, which will guarantee them a spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. A top two finish is possible, but they will have to win all their remaining matches and hope rivals Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns drop points.
The Polokwane City match will provide a good test for Chiefs, who still have to play Pirates and Sundowns in the coming weeks. Five consecutive wins were against weaker teams, with three of them facing relegation.
In recent matches, Flavio Silva, Mduduzi Shabalala, Wandile Duba and Glody Lilepo have often been the difference for the Glamour Boys. The four attacking players are likely to start for Chiefs against Polokwane City on Saturday evening.
Rise and Shine will not be an easy team to beat at home and will want to hand Amakhosi their first defeat in six games.
