Feb 3rd features a match where Maritzburg United will host AmaZulu at Harry Gwala Stadium in a meeting of these two Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Maritzburg United recorded a 0-1 loss against Chippa United. Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro struck first for Chippa United in the 58th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else At the end of 90 a dissapointed Maritzburg United couldn’t manage to score, and Chippa United took the shutout win. Maritzburg United is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while amaZulu sits at 8th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Richards Bay. Thabo Qalinge struck first for AmaZulu in the 33rd minute on a feed from Sede Junior Dion, but Maphathe got the equalizer for Richards Bay in the 4th minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Richards Bay a comeback draw. AmaZulu is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 19th of October, AmaZulu hosted Maritzburg United in their last match together. AmaZulu and Maritzburg United battled to a 1-1 draw. Hellings Mhango struck first for AmaZulu in the 39th minute on a feed from Sphesihle Maduna, but Friday Samy got the equalizer for Maritzburg United in the 77th minute earning Maritzburg United a comeback draw.
AmaZulu’s most prolific scorer has been Sede Junior Dion. He has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Amadou Soukouna has been the most prolific scorer on Maritzburg United in his last five matches with two goals.