Aug 10th features a match where Sekhukhune United will play host to Golden Arrows in a meeting of these two Premier League teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, a perfect day for football. Sekhukhune United is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Maritzburg United. Tshegofatso Mabaso struck first for Sekhukhune United in the 15th minute on a feed from Onassis Mntambo, but Bongani Sam got the equalizer for Maritzburg United in the 85th minute earning Maritzburg United a comeback draw. Sekhukhune United looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 16th placed Golden Arrows, recorded a 0-2 loss against Richards Bay. Somila Ntsundwana struck first for Richards Bay in the 28th minute on a feed from Abel Mabaso, then Abel Mabaso added another in the 71st minute on a feed from Sanele Barns In the end, Golden Arrows was frustrated by Richards Bay’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Richards Bay ended the match with the shutout victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 1 of their last 10.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.
Golden Arrows’s most prolific scorer has been Sibiya. He has netted two goals over the last five matches. Sekhukhune United is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Nyiko Mobbie and Chibuike Ohizu each only have 1 goal in their last 5.