Daniel Cardoso and Philani Zulu of Kazier Chiefs and Augustine Mulenga of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Kazier Chiefs at FNB Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Struggling Kaizer Chiefs have key defender suspended for final clash of 2020
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed a total of five suspensions for this weekend’s DStv Premiership matches.
Daniel Cardoso and Philani Zulu of Kazier Chiefs and Augustine Mulenga of Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Kazier Chiefs at FNB Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed a total of five suspensions for this weekend’s DStv Premiership matches.
FINAL MATCHES OF 2020 FROM 18-20 DECEMBER
Following the midweek action, four players and a coach will be absent from the final round of matches to be played in 2020 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 18-20 December.
Kaizer Chiefs, who will face MTN 8 runners-up Bloemfontein Celtic at the FNB Stadium on Saturday (18:00), will be without defender Philani Zulu.
Zulu picked up a red card in Amakhosi’s 2-1 defeat to SuperSport United earlier in the week and will not only miss this weekend’s encounter, but also their next match against Maritzburg United on Saturday, January 9.
Meanwhile, Celtic will be without defender Ronald Pfumbidzai, who was sent off in the MTN 8 final defeat to Orlando Pirates and served the first of his two-match ban in their 2-0 midweek win over Baroka FC on Wednesday.
Chiefs have struggled this season and after seven matches find themselves down in a lowly 13th place in the standings. Bloemfontein Celtic will be a tough nut to crack for Gavin Hunt’s men, even at home.
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Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mnqgithi will serve the second of his two-match suspension after also being sent off against Maritzburg United two weeks ago.
The Brazilians take on Golden Arrows at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday (15:30).
Finally, Chippa United will have two players missing in Mduduzi Sibeko and Sandile Mthethwa.
The Chilli Boys face AmaZulu in their final match of the year at Kings Park in Durban.
FINAL WEEKEND OF DSTV PREMIERSHIP MATCHES FOR 2020:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Maritzburg United v Stellenbosch FC, Harry Gwala Stadium – 15:30
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
Golden Arrows v Mamelodi Sundowns, Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium – 15:30
Baroka FC v SuperSport United FC, Peter Mokaba Stadium – 15:30
Cape Town City v TS Galaxy, Cape Town Stadium – 18:00
Kaizer Chiefs v Bloemtontein Celtic, FNB Stadium – 18:00
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
AmaZulu v Chippa United, Kings Park – 15:30
Black Leopards v Swallows FC, Thohoyandou Stadium – 15:30
