On Oct 9th, Stellenbosch hosts Kaizer Chiefs in a clash of the Premier League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 23 degrees, which is great football weather. Stellenbosch sits at 6th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 3-0 shutout win against Maritzburg United. Thabo Moloisane struck first for Stellenbosch on an own goal in the 24th minute, then Van Wyk added another in the 58th minute In the end, Maritzburg United was frustrated by Stellenbosch’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Stellenbosch ended the match with the shutout victory. Stellenbosch is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 5th placed Kaizer Chiefs, recorded a 2-1 win against Moroka Swallows. Bonfilscaleb Bimenyimana struck first for Kaizer Chiefs in the 35th minute, then Keagan Dolly added another in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time. Kaizer Chiefs is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Stellenbosch won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Kaizer Chiefs’s most prolific scorer has been Bimenyimana. The attacker has netted three goals over the last 5 matches. Stellenbosch’s top weapon lately has been Sinethemba Mthobisi Mngomezulu, who has 3 goals in the last 5 matches.