On Sunday Sep 4th, Tshakhuma plays host to Moroka Swallows in a clash of the Premier League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 26 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 16th placed Tshakhuma, recorded a 0-1 loss against Orlando Pirates. Paseka Matsobane Mako scored the first goal for Orlando Pirates in the 3rd minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Tshakhuma couldn’t muster any offence and Orlando Pirates ran away with the shutout win. Tshakhuma looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Moroka Swallows recorded a 2-1 win against Sekhukhune United. Sepana Letsoalo scored the first goal for Sekhukhune United in the 27th minute, then Mwape Musonda tied it up for Moroka Swallows in the 40th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 80th minute on a goal by Mwape Musonda to cap off a wild match. Moroka Swallows is looking for direction having 2 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Tshakhuma won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Both Keegan Allen and Mwape Musonda have been the hottest scorers for Moroka Swallows in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals. Tshakhuma is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Celimpilo Ngema and Sede Junior Dion each only have 1 goal in their last five.