Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their starting line-ups for the DStv Premiership encounter at Peter Mokaba Stadium this afternoon.
Rise and Shine aim to end their five-match winless run when they face Chiefs. The newly-promoted side has had a tough time after head coach Lehlohonolo Seema resigned.
The Limpopo-based side recently appointed Phuthi Mohafe as their new head coach with Phokolo Ramokgopa deployed as the assistant coach. Former Jomo Cosmos striker Brice Aka has also been roped in to help the side.
With two wins in their last five matches, Chiefs’ issues are many, hence a win this afternoon would alleviate some pressure. The Amakhosi recently announced they had stripped Itumeleng Khune of the captaincy of the club after he was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
The Ephefeni glamour boys will be without Keagan Dolly, Ashley Du Preez and Thatoyoane Ditlhokwe this afternoon. Cavin Johnson will have to look into his squad and make other choices if they are to register their sixth win of the season.
Chiefs won the last PSL meeting between the teams, emerging victorious 3-2 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in August 2020. These two sides have faced each other 16 times. Chiefs winning eight, losing three times and five meetings ended with draws.
Polokwane City XI : Sapunga, Matuludi, Ndlovu, Nikani, Nkaki, Maphangule, Ramabu, Mashikinya, Mapfumo, Marema, Appollis
Subs: Mathebula, Thuto, Nkwe, K. Baloyi, Kambala, L. Baloyi, Nana, Chauke, Raphadu
Chiefs XI : Bvuma, Hlanti, Frosler, Dove, Msimango, Maart, Mthethwa, Nk. Ngcobo, Mmodi, Saile, Chivaviro
Subs: Petersen, Kwinika Castillo, Nj. Ngcobo, Zwane, Gonzalez, Shabalala, Mashiane, Radebe
