Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United have released their respective starting lineups ahead of this evening’s top-of-the-table Betway Premiership blockbuster at FNB Stadium.
Both sides, who have been this season’s early pacesetters, put their unbeaten records on the line having each racked up four wins and a draw from their opening five rounds of action.
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Nasreddine Nabi’s side last played a competitive match two weeks ago, and three points tonight would see them go top of the Betway Premiership league table.
Babina Noko on the other hand have a chance to complete a win and six points from Soweto giants after defeating Orlando Pirates 1-0 in their opening league game. United have had their best ever start into a season after winning four of their first five matches, scoring eight goals and conceding only one goal. A win would see Eric Tinkler’s led side go top above current leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
These sides have faced each other eight times in the league since United gained promotion and Chiefs have dominated this fixture winning four matches while Babina Noko have two wins and the other two ended as draws.
Here is how both sides square up:
Chiefs Starting XI: Petersen, Mako, McCarthy, Miguel (c), Frosler, Ndlovu, Mthethwa, Mmodi, Sirino, Lilepo, Da Silva
Subs: Ntwari, Kwinika, Cross, Du Preez, Matlou, Cele, Shabalala, Vilakazi, Duba
Sekhukhune Starting XI: Nsabata, Ndlovu, Letlapa, Mkhize, Matsimbi, Mncube, Monare, Thokolo, Makgalwa, Grobler, Rammala
Subs: Sapunga, Mogaila, Cardoso, Timm, Langa, Mokoena, Maarman, Mahlangu, Sihlali
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