Betway Premiership Preview: Crucial clashes as season nears conclusion
The battle for survival in the Betway Premiership continues, while the race for a Top8-finish also intensifies in these three fixtures scheduled for Tuesday.
Chippa United sweating on injury to Andile Jali
The 34-year-old midfielder signed for the Chilli Boys this season after finding himself without a club following his Moroka Swallows exit in January 2024.
The former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns player was off the mark with his side's only goal in their opening Betway Premiership 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday, before being withdrawn with an injury.
Chippa boss Kwanele Kopo revealed that he substituted Jali at half time for Xolano Sithole as the player was suffering from a hamstring issue.
Kopo told SuperSport: "Andile had a problem with his hamstring.
"It was really a gamble to start him. He hasn't trained for three days this week.
"But we needed someone of his character, of his experience and technical ability.
"And I think once we lost him at half-time, the adjustment to create the block, we completely lost it."
Chippa are next in action against Richards Bay at home this weekend.
Arthur Zwane praise as in-form AmaZulu dismantle Chippa United
AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane praised the way his team executed their game plan to demolish Chippa United 5-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Amazulu thrash Chippa United while Marumo Gallants fight back to get a point at Sekhukhune United
Amazulu remain in contention for top-three finish after thrashing Chippa United 5-1 while Sekhukhune United were held to a 1-1 at home by Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership.
Betway Premiership: Vital points on the line in top eight and relegation battles
We take a look at four fixtures involving teams that are either looking to cement their top eight status or pull away from the relegation zone.