MANUEL Kambala of Polokwane City denies Stellenbosch’s Fawaaz Basadien shot at goal during their Nedbank Cup clash at Danie Craven Stadium last week.
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As the battle for league positions intensifies, Stellenbosch and Magesi prepare for a crucial showdown with both teams chasing vital points for different ambitions.
Stellenbosch aims to keep their top-three hopes alive, while Magesi fights to escape the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, in another thrilling encounter, Sekhukhune United faces off against league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in a clash that could shake up the standings.
With high stakes and intense competition, both matches promise exciting football action.
Stellenbosch vs Magesi
The fight to keep their top-three hopes alive continues for Stellenbosch as they navigate the demands of both domestic and continental football. Having drawn their last match against relegation-threatened Richards Bay, Stellies will look to return to winning ways when they welcome 15th-placed Magesi to the Danie Craven Stadium. A win could see them climb as high as fifth on Tuesday.
For Dikwena Tsa Meetse, the opportunity to exit the bottom two for the first time this season beckons, with coach Owen Da Gama at the helm. The Limpopo-based outfit has won two of their last three games and is desperate to avoid back-to-back defeats after falling to AmaZulu in their last match.
Prediction: Stellies to win 2-0
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Sekhukhune United vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Although a clash between first and third, 17 points separate the two clubs, with both sides having played 18 matches each. The Brazilians have been by far the most consistent side in the league, and they will go into foreign territory as favorites despite Ba bina Noko having all the tools to upset the defending champions.
The current top three scorers in the league come from both teams, but the quality of their midfield will determine the outcome of the match. Sundowns, however, will have the advantage from the first whistle.
Prediction: 2-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns
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