Eight teams target maiden Carling Knockout title ahead of weekend's action

Arrows battle Chippa

Golden Arrows will host Chippa United at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday in a clash between two mid-table teams in the Betway Premiership.

Abafana Bes'thende have replaced head coach Pitso Dladla with Mandla Ncikazi ahead of the fixture after failing to win any of their last five matches in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Chilli Boys coach Brandon Truter will also be under pressure to win after losing their recent league clash to top-flight newcomers Kruger United.

Arrows are unbeaten in the last four matches against Chippa, with one victory and three goalless draws.

Kick-off is at 15H00.

Polokwane seek revenge against Siwelele

Polokwane City are hosting Siwelele FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday evening.

The two sides have both struggled for results this season, with City in 11th position on the league table, one point above Siwelele in 14th spot.

Rise And Shine are currently on a ten-match winless run including a 1-0 defeat away to Siwelele in their last league match, to hand the Bloemfontein outfit their first win of the season.

The two teams have faced each other on four previous occasions, with each winning once and playing out a goalless draw in the other fixture.

Kick-off is at 18H00.

In-form AmaZulu battle resurgent Kruger

Kruger United are set to host AmaZulu at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday afternoon as they look to maintain their improved performances and upset the in-form Durban based side.

The Village Boys have managed to win two of their last three league matches to move away from the relegation playoff zone but are facing an Usuthu team that is on a four-match winning streak.

Arthur Zwane's Amazulu side will be facing United for the first time, with the teams yet to face each other in the league.

Kick-off is at 15H00.

Improving Sekhukhune face struggling Richards Bay

Sekhukhune United will host Richards Bay at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday evening as they look to continue their revival under new head coach Papi Zothwane.

Babina Noko are unbeaten in their last four fixtures, winning the last two matches including a 3-2 victory over the Natal Rich Boys before last month's FIFA international break.

Meanwhile, Richards Bay are without a win after eight matches this season and have lost their last four consecutive fixtures, prompting the appointment of Dimitar Pantev to replace Ronnie Gabriel.

Kick-off is at 18H00.