Dec 30th features a match where Stellenbosch will play host to Chippa United in a Premier League match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 30 degrees, which may be tiring for the players. 10th placed Stellenbosch is fresh off their 0-1 loss against AmaZulu. Larry Bwalya scored the first goal for AmaZulu in the 31st minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Stellenbosch couldn’t muster any offence and AmaZulu ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while chippa United is fresh off their 3-3 draw against Richards Bay. Somila Ntsundwana scored the first goal for Richards Bay in the 42nd minute, then Zuko Mdunyelwa added another on an own goal in the 3rd minute of the first half’s stoppage time. Chippa United is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win each.
Chippa United’s most prolific scorer has been Ronaldo Maarman. He has netted 3 goals over the last five matches. Stellenbosch is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Sinethemba Mthobisi Mngomezulu and Van Wyk each only have 1 goal in their last 5.