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.
Top-eight finish key as Thabo September awaits Chippa contract decision
However, the former defender remains confident he will still be in charge of the Chilli Boys next season.
“No, we have not started having discussions, not yet. My contract ends now at the end of the season, but I have a two-year option. So, we will [discuss it], but the signs of staying are there. We haven’t really sat and discussed the contract,” September was quoted by Sportswire.com.
Despite the silence from club management, a strong finish to the season—especially a spot in the top eight—will certainly boost September’s chances of staying on.
Chippa United currently sit eighth on the Betway Premiership table with 30 points from 26 games, level with Kaizer Chiefs (9th) and Marumo Gallants (10th) in the race for a place in next season’s MTN8 Cup.
With just two matches left to play, September has set a realistic target to secure a top-eight finish.
“We need to be as professional as we can to finish the season on a good note. I’m looking forward to that. It is possible to get into the Top Eight—we have two games, and if we get four points, then it’s possible,” he added.
Chippa will host Mamelodi Sundowns on 14 May at Buffalo City Municipality Stadium, before wrapping up the campaign away to Gallants on 17 May in a potentially decisive encounter.
Mamelodi Sundowns humble Polokwane to extend Betway Premiership lead
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Polokwane City 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership table to five points with three games remaining.
Kruger United promoted to Betway Premiership with two games to spare
Kruger United will play in the Betway Premiership next season after securing promotion from the Motsepe Foundation Championship as league winners with two matches still to play.
Nedbank Cup: Durban City, TS Galaxy gear up for underdogs showdown
Durban City will be targeting their first silverware in the Premier Soccer League when they face TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup final at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.