Mamelodi Sundowns dropped the first points of their title defence after being held to a 0-0 draw with a well-drilled Chippa United side on Tuesday evening.
Orlando Pirates have announced the departures of winger Austin Muwowo and defender Justice Chabalala, who departed on season-long loans to Swallows FC and Chippa United, respectively, while the Dube Birds have also unvieled winger Monnapule Saleng, who joins on loan for the 2021-22 season.
Oupa Manyisa looks set to join Chippa United on a short-term deal running until the end of the season, according to reports.
Polokwane City suffered a 3-1 defeat by Bidvest Wits to finish bottom of the Absa Premiership log, while Black Leopards were beaten 3-0 by Champions Mamelodi Sundowns and are now in the relegation/promotion playoffs.
After months of disruption and uncertainties caused by the coronavirus, the 2019-20 season is finally set to come to its conclusion on Saturday afternoon. SoccerClub examines at the five teams looking to beat the drop on the final day.
Kaizer Chiefs have been on top of the Absa Premiership log for over a year, but with two games to go the would-be champions are stuttering towards the finish line. With only goal difference separating them from challengers Mamelodi Sundowns, Ernst Middendorp’s charges can’t afford another slip up against Chippa United, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi believes that a prolonged suspension of the Premier Soccer League due to the coronavirus could have clubs struggling to pay their players because of the loss of sponsorship.
Rhulani Mokwena has revealed that he is open to the possibility of leaving South African shores to take up a coaching project overseas.
Former Orlando Pirates assistant/interim coach Rulani Mokwena says he’s not thinking about his long-term future after taking up the role as head coach at relegation-threatened Chippa United until the end of the season.
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that former interim head/assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena has joined Chippa United for the remainder of the season.