Hendrick Ekstein of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)
PSL: Absa Premiership fixtures for 23 – 24 February 2018
The action intensifies as the Absa Premiership reaches its business end.
Hendrick Ekstein of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)
The PSL returns this weekend with all clubs in the top flight scheduled to take the field – the first fixture kicking off on Friday night.
Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their stronghold at the top of the league table when they grabbed a point from the clash with Free State Stars on Wednesday night.
It is however a tighter affair among the chasing pack with only three points separating the second placed side with the team occupying sixth position.
Friday, 23 February
Maritzburg United v Platinum Stars, Harry Gwala Stadium – 20:00
Maritzburg United entertain Platinum Stars at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Friday night. The visitors remain rooted at the bottom of the table and are desperately in need of wins if they are to avoid relegation with just nine fixtures remaining in the season.
Saturday, 24 February
Baroka FC v Polokwane City, Peter Mokaba Stadium – 15:30
Saturday’s action kicks off with two derbies, the first one being the clash featuring Baroka who take on neighbours Polokwane City at Peter Mokaba Stadium. The two sides sit on separate halves of the table with the hosts occupying eighth place, while the visitors face the threat of relegation as they sit in 14th place.
Mamelodi Sundowns v Supersport United, Lucas Moripe Stadium – 18:00
The pick of the weekend’s action is the Pretoria derby between Sundowns and Supersport United at Lucas Moripe Stadium. The Brazilians will look to stretch their lead at the top of the table while their opponents aim for a strong finish in what has been a disappointing league campaign.
Cape Town City v Bidvest Wits, Athlone Stadium – 18:00
Cape Town City will be at home to Bidvest Wits as they host them at Athlone Stadium on Saturday. It’s the two sides’ fifth meeting this season having faced each other three times in cup competition with the hosts currently enjoying a 100% win record in those clashes.
Free State Stars v AmaZulu, Goble Park – 20:15
Free State Stars are back on familiar territory as they take on AmaZulu at Goble Park on Saturday night.
Kaizer Chiefs v Bloemfontein Celtic, FNB Stadium – 20:15
Kaizer Chiefs welcome Bloemfontein Celtic to FNB Stadium on Saturday. AmaKhosi will look to close the gap between themselves and Sundowns as they aim to keep their title hopes alive.
