Hoping to crack into the DStv Premiership top eight this season, Golden Arrows and Chippa United will do battle in an interesting matchup at the Mpumalanga Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Kick-off is at 3:00pm CAT (SA, GMT+2)
CURRENT FORM
Sitting in 10th position, one point adrift of 8th place, Arrows go into their next game on the back of a 0-0 draw with reigning league champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Following a valiant defensive effort against Masandawana, Arrows remain winless in their last six league assignments. Abafana bes’thende most recent win came in 2-1 result against Richards Bay at the Mpumalanga Stadium on the 30th of March.
The Chilli Boys on the other hand are on a run of three straight defeats in the DStv Premiership, recording blanks against AmaZulu, Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates respectively.
Chippa last tasted victory on the 20th of April, where they bagged a 2-0 win against SuperSport United at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.
As a result of their inconsistent form, Chippa now occupy 11th place on the log, two points behind Kaizer Chiefs in 8th.
WHAT WAS SAID…
“But looking at this Nguse kid, he is something else. He gave big boys trouble (against Sundowns). Mosa Lebusa must have felt him, and Mothobi Mvala must’ve said ‘who is this one’. Based on that, he has the ability. His positioning is top,” Steve Komphela said in praise of star striker Lungelo Nguse.
“From a physical point of view, he is strong. Technically, he finishes. Mentally, he is screwed up, he is a humble guy.
“All of these areas where you say ‘what do I want from a striker’, he’s got. We can only help him and elevate his confidence and he will be something else for South Africa.”
"He [Mpengesi] has got a bigger vision and I think right
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