In a weekend match in week 24, on Sat May 21st, Maritzburg United hosts Baroka in a clash of the Premier League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Maritzburg United recorded a 1-1 draw against Stellenbosch. Bulelani Ndengane scored the first goal for Maritzburg United in the 62nd minute from the penalty spot, then Judas Moseamedi tied it up for Stellenbosch in the 68th minute from the penalty spot earning Stellenbosch a comeback draw. Maritzburg United is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while baroka is fresh off their 3-1 win against SuperSport United. Bonginkosi Makume scored the first goal for Baroka in the 25th minute from the penalty spot, then Makume added another in the 29th minute from the penalty spot. Baroka is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 11th of September, Baroka hosted Maritzburg United in their last match together. Maritzburg United won by a score of 1 to 0. Richard Zuma scored the first goal for Maritzburg United in the 13th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Baroka couldn’t muster any offence and Maritzburg United ran away with the shutout win.
Makume has been the most prolific scorer on Baroka in the last 5 matches with three goals. Samy has been the most prolific scorer on Maritzburg United in his last five matches with 3 goals.