Bloemfontein Celtic chairman Max Tshabalala has confirmed that the club will help ease transport costs for fans wanting to attend their clash with Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday.

Celtic are currently placed 12th in the Absa Premiership standing with 22 points, having won five out of 21 matches played so far this season, level on points with Ajax Cape Town, who occupy 13th place.

Phunya Sele Sele are set to face defending champions Sundowns in their Absa Premiership encounter at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

Bloemfontein Celtic supporters will be feeling fortunate after the Chairman, Max Tshabalala, listened to their call and announced subsidy for the buses to ferry them for the most important trip to Tshwane on Wednesday the 5th (April 2017) to meet Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Phunya Sele Sele chairman revealed that the move came at the request of the club’s supporters but he insists the process is a ‘first-come-first-serve basis’.

‘Sometimes as club owners, we do some introspection and listen to the important stakeholders (supporters),’ Tshabalala told the Bloemfontein Celtic website.

‘After the memorial service of Dr Molemela, I had a frank chat with some staunch members who cordially asked to be met half-way in order for them to support the team during these trying times.

‘However, it must be emphasised that the whole process will be treated on the first-come-first-serve basis and we urge on all the supporters to book their space in time.’

The return trip to Tshwane will cost the only R140 with a single match ticket included. Buses will depart from the 8 Elizabeth Street Celtic Office on Wednesday 10:00 and further information supporters can call Moipone Mokoteli 0768247183.

Bloemfontein Celtic will now take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the Absa Premiership on Wednesday.

The match at the Lucas Moripe Stadium kicks off at 19:30.

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