On Saturday evening, Sekhukhune United made the trip to the Western Cape to take on Stellenbosch FC in a DStv Premiership clash. Sekhukhune, under the guidance of Brandon Truter, have been in impressive form of late, having recorded back-to-back wins against Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United. The two successive victories have pushed Sekhukhune up to 12th position, four points adrift of the relegation zone.
Dstv Premiership fixture (14-01-2023)
Richards Bay vs Marumo Gallants (15:30)
Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows (15:30)
Chippa United vs Capetown City (17:30)
Stellenbosch vs Sekhukhune United (17:30)DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/w9pRQwZRZZ
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Steve Barker’s Stellenbosch, on the other hand, have been struggling for form, having gone seven games without a win in the league. The draw against Marumo Gallants on Wednesday left them one spot and one point behind Sekhukhune heading into this evening’s encounter.
The two sides have only met three times, but all three matches have ending in 1-1 draws. However, Sekhukhune will be looking to break the deadlock this time around and secure a victory.
The teams line up as follows:
Stellenbosch: 17. Stephens, 38. Makhanya, 2. Sobiech, 7. Van Rooyen, 6. Mthethwa, 10. Mendieta, 3. Letsoenyo, 27. Jabaar, 23. Adams, 34. Titus, 8. Nduli
Subs: 35. Langeveldt, 26. Mcaba, 12. Mgaga, 11. Khunyedi, 42. Boji, 25. Andries, 22. Sibande, 29. Van Wyk, 37. Mngomezulu
Sekhukhune United: 30. Sangare, 2. Mobbie, 43. Zulu, 4. Cardoso, 39. Gyimah, 6. Mashikinya, 34. Ohizu, 15. Kabwe, 7. Mncube, 18. Seabi, 21. Letsoalo
Subs: 1. Nsabata, 35. Mahlangu, 36. Ntiya-Ntiya, 44. Mahashe, 8. Leepile, 3. Mokhabi, 20. Masiya, 17. Mokwena, 9. Mabasa
Sekhukhune United will be looking to make it three wins in a row when they take on Stellenbosch FC in the DStv Premiership on Saturday evening. The two sides have only met three times, but all three matches have ending in 1-1 draws. However, Sekhukhune will be hoping to break the deadlock this time around and secure a victory.