January 7th features a match where Tshakhuma plays host to Maritzburg United in a Premier League match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 24 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 14th placed Tshakhuma is fresh off their 2-3 loss against Sekhukhune United. Ohizu scored the first goal for Sekhukhune United in the 28th minute, then in the 29th minute, Monde Mphambaniso sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Celimpilo Ngema , but Sekhukhune United kept scoring and walked away with the win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10, while 16th placed Maritzburg United is fresh off their 1-2 loss against TS Galaxy. Djakaridja Traoré struck first for Maritzburg United in the 38th minute, then in the 40th minute, Lindokuhle John Mbatha sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Djakaridja Traoré Finally they completed the comback in the 77th minute on a goal by Djakaridja Traoré to cap off a wild match. Maritzburg United looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Maritzburg United won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Maritzburg United hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Friday Samy and Djakaridja Traoré, and they each have 1 goal. Tshakhuma’s most prolific scorer has been Ranga Chivaviro. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.