On Sunday, 12th of March, two of South Africa’s top teams, TS Galaxy and Stellenbosch FC, will face off at the Mbombela Stadium in a battle for a spot in the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup. Both teams come into the game on the back of impressive unbeaten runs.
Galaxy extended their unbeaten run to five in all competitions matches after playing to a goalless draw against Marumo Gallants last weekend. The Rockets booked their spot in the last 16 after beating ABC Motsepe League side Amavarara 2-0. Similarly, Stellies have been in good form, as their four-game winning streak in all competitions was halted last weekend after they played to a 1-1 draw with table-toppers Mamelodi Sundowns. Steve Barker’s charges qualified for the last 16 after thrashing Swallows 3-0, with Iqraam Rayners starring with two goals on the day.
The sides have met once this season in the league, in a game that ended goalless in January. Here’s how they line up:
TS Galaxy: Kolak, M.Mahlangu, Msimango, Sanoka, Nyama, Mbunjana, Parker, Medina Rodriguez, Mongae, S.Mahlangu, Sebelebele Subs: Van der Linde, Mlambo, Seedat, Hlongwane, Mathekgane, Phohlongo, Seema, Radebe
Stellenbosch: Langeveldt, Makhanya, Basadien, Van Rooyen, Mthethwa, Mendieta, Sibiya, Jabaar, De Jong, Titus, Rayners Subs: Stephens, Mgaga, Sibande, Mngomezulu, Mcaba, Adams, Boji, Van Wyk
Sunday promises to be an exciting game, as both teams will be looking to take one step closer to the Nedbank Cup trophy. Who will come out on top? We will have to wait and see.
