Sep 17th features a match where Tshakhuma and Chippa United will play a match in Port Elizabeth in a meeting of these two evenly matched Premier League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 13th placed Chippa United, recorded a 2-1 win against AmaZulu. Roscoe Pietersen struck first for Chippa United in the 7th minute on a penalty, then Azola Matrose added another in the 43rd minute on a feed from Elmo Kambindu. Chippa United looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while tshakhuma is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Kaizer Chiefs. Mahlatse Makudubela scored the first goal for Tshakhuma in the 12th minute, but Alton Macheke got the equalizer for Kaizer Chiefs in the 84th minute earning Kaizer Chiefs at least a draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 1 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Tshakhuma won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Tshakhuma is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Celimpilo Ngema and Sede Junior Dion each only have 1 goal in their last five. Chippa United’s most prolific scorer has been Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro. The Nigerian attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.