Prime relegation candidates Maritzburg United meet title-chasing Orlando Pirates in a must-win game for both sides at Harry Gwala Stadium on Wednesday.

All attention may have been on the battle for the big in the PSL this weekend, but a fierce battle for survival may have also been sparked as the season draws to a close.

The Team of Choice fought back on a wet night in Pietermaritzburg to vanquish Bloem Celtic 2-1 at the Harry Gwala stadium.

Orlando Pirates beat Bidvest Wits to go top of the PSL log, while Kaizer Chiefs were stunned by Baroka who had some respite in their fight against relegation.

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids says he expects Sundowns striker, Lebohang Maboe to make the move to Europe in the near future.

The local soccer community has sent in tributes towards Arthur Bartman after the former goalkeeper’s untimely passing.

Sundowns survived a tricky tie against basement boys Maritzburg United and came away with three points to haul themselves back to the summit of the PSL.

Having recently relinquished top spot, Mamelodi Sundowns will be hoping to climb back to the summit again with a win over Maritzburg United on Tuesday.

Mamelodi Sundowns grabbed a crucial three points against a spirited Maritzburg United on Tuesday night.

Ernst Middendorp made a few eyebrow-raising changes duringthe 1-0 win to Maritzvurg United on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United are both on a high after good results in their last outings.

Orlando Pirates’ league clash against Black Leopards has been moved to the end of March, while Mamelodi Sundowns will play Maritzburg United as originally scheduled.

It was quite a night in Pietermaritzburg with Maritzburg United’s hopes of avoiding relegation given a dramatic boost.

Eight PSL fixtures are scheduled for this weekend with all 16 top-flight clubs involved in the action.

Orlando Pirates are said too be looking to bolster their goalkeeping department, and have Maritzburg United’s Richard Ofori in their sights.

Cape Town City are looking to strengthen their title credentials as they gear up to host Maritzburg United on Saturday.

Maritzburg United midfielder Fortune Makaringe is reportedly set more a move to Soweto giants, Orlando Pirates.

Bidvest Wits strengthened their position at the top of the PSL log with a slim win over Maritzburg United on Friday night.

After a very long January for Maritzburg United supporters, Muhsin Ertugral has been given the chop.

Log-leaders Bidvest Wits dropped two points against Polokwane City on Sunday, courtesy of a Jabu Maluleke special which saw the sides tied at 3-3.

The race for top honours is heating up, and there are three more PSL fixtures to look forward to on Wednesday night.

Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of their last outing when they take on Maritzburg United on Wednesday.

Two points separate the two teams at the top of the PSL log, after Kaizer Chiefs stunned Bidvest Wits on Wednesday night.

Second-placed Orlando Pirates are at least temporarily two points behind Bidvest Wits after victory over Chippa United in the first of midweek PSL fixtures.

The last thing Maritzburg United needed was for their star striker to go AWOL but that is what Ivorian Yannick Zakri has done.