The Betway Premiership is heating up as all 16 teams return to action in a midweek frenzy! Get ready for a thrilling round of fixtures kicking off on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday. Every team will be battling it out, leaving everything on the pitch.
Tuesday's Fixtures: Can Gallants Continue Their Run?
Maumo Gallants, under their new head coach Alexandre Lafitte, will be aiming to keep their winning streak alive as they face a tough challenge against Orlando Pirates at the Dr Rantlai Petrus Stadium in Mangaung. Pirates will be desperate to bounce back from their opening day defeat.
Siwelele will be looking to maintain their top spot on the league table when they clash with Orbit College at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto. Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns will be hunting for their first victory of the season against AmaZulu at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Can Masandawana finally secure those crucial three points?
Wednesday's Fixtures: KZN Derby and Chiefs' Quest
The action continues on Wednesday with Lamontville Golden Arrows taking on Richards Bay at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi. In another KZN showdown, Durban City will be hoping to recover against Chippa United at the Chatsworth Stadium near Durban.
Kaizer Chiefs will be determined to extend their winning start as they face Polokwane City at the iconic FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Magesi will go head-to-head with Stellenbosch at the Seshego Stadium in Seshego, and Sekhukhune United will aim to maintain their momentum against TS Galaxy at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
All games are scheduled to kick off at 7.30pm CAT on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Don't miss out on the midweek madness!
Opening Day Recap: Upsets and Surprises
- Pirates suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat at home to a strong Sekhukhune United side.
- Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by Chippa United.
- AmaZulu secured a 1-0 victory over newcomers Orbit College.
- Siwelele started their top-flight journey with an impressive 3-1 win against Golden Arrows.
- Kaizer Chiefs overcame a 10-man Stellenbosch side with a 2-0 victory.
The Betway Premiership is already proving to be full of surprises. Buckle up for a week of intense football action!