Kaizer Chiefs defender Joseph Molangoane has admitted that his side will be in for a tough battle against Ajax Cape Town who are fighting to stay in the Absa Premiership.

Muhsin Ertugral’s team need a victory against Chiefs to stay out of the playoffs. Three points for Ajax (31 points) will mean that any result between SuperSport United (33 points) and Baroka FC (34 points) will see one of those teams drop below them.

The other team embroiled in the relegation battle are Polokwane City (33 points) who could fall into the playoffs spot if Ajax win and they lose against Chippa United.

The Amakhosi would be well aware of the permutations heading into the clash and Molangoane has admitted that Chiefs will face a tough match.

‘Ajax are fighting for their lives and they will throw everything at us in this one.

‘It is normal to face teams that raise their game whenever they play against us. You can imagine this time‚ with so much at stake‚ sparks are going to fly.’

Chiefs, however, have their own ambitions to worry about as they look to finish third. Chiefs (45 points) will need to better or mirror Maritzburg United’s (43 points) result, who face Golden Arrows.

Kaizer Chiefs will battle against Ajax Cape Town today at the Cape Town Stadium, with kickoff at 3pm.

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