Amazulu out to deny Sekhukhune top eight spot

AmaZulu FC will square off with Sekhukhune United in Wednesday's DStv Premiership encounter at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium.

Kick-off is at 7:30 pm CAT.

CURRENT FORM

Usuthu's woes continued when they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in a league game on 6 December and it was their third successive loss across all competitions.

AmaZulu are occupying the 14th spot on the DStv Premiership standings - five points above the relegation zone and three points behind eighth-placed Moroka Swallows.

Meanwhile, Sekhukhune are undefeated in their last three games across all competitions having drawn 0-0 with Mali's Stade Malien in a CAF Confederation Cup match on 10 December.

Babina Noko are placed 10th on the DStv Premiership standings - three points behind sixth-placed Kaizer Chiefs and a win over AmaZulu will see Sekhukhune climb into the top eight.

TEAM NEWS

AmaZulu have no suspension concerns and they are set to welcome back Augustine Chidi Kwem who served his one-match suspension against Sundowns.

Sekhukhune, on the other hand, also do not have any suspension issues, but the club captain Linda Mntambo is still busy with his injury rehabilitation.

WHAT WAS SAID?

AmaZulu FC head coach Pablo Franco Martin

"I thought we played a great game against the best team in Africa," Franco Martin said.

“We dominated them, we created chances, we are not scoring goals and it is the first time I’m seeing them wasting time towards the end of the first half in the PSL.

“So, that speaks for itself and I’m very proud [of my players]. But unluck again without getting points, but the performance was so good.”

Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema

“It has been very difficult [because of their hectic schedule] and the