December 30th features a match where SuperSport United and Tshakhuma will play a match in Pretoria in a clash of these two mismatched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which is great football weather. 3rd placed SuperSport United is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Moroka Swallows. Thulani Hlatshwayo struck first for SuperSport United in the 55th minute, then Lindokuhle Mtshali got the equalizer for Moroka Swallows in the 90th minute on a feed from Gregory Damons earning them at least the one point. With 20 points in their last 10 matches SuperSport United should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, 11th placed Tshakhuma, recorded a 2-1 win against Cape Town City. Ranga Chivaviro scored the first goal for Tshakhuma in the 42nd minute, then in the 84th minute, Terence Makola sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Wayde Lekay. Tshakhuma is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Tshakhuma won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Tshakhuma’s top weapon lately has been Ranga Chivaviro, who has two goals in the last five matches. Bradley Grobler has been the most effective weapon for SuperSport United lately. The attacker has netted 3 goals in his last five matches.