Feb 4th features a match where Tshakhuma will play host to Sekhukhune United in a Premier League match in the ever popular Phokeng derby. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 16th placed Tshakhuma, recorded a 0-2 loss against Orlando Pirates. Monnapule Saleng struck first for Orlando Pirates in the 36th minute on a feed from Terrence Dzvukamanja, then Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo added another in the 68th minute on a penalty 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 6 points in their last 10 matches, while sekhukhune United sits at 6th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-2 loss against Mamelodi Sundowns. Peter Shalulile struck first for Mamelodi Sundowns in the 50th minute on a feed from Sirino, then Cassius Mailula added another in the 82nd minute on a feed from Thapelo James Morena At the end of 90 a dissapointed Sekhukhune United couldn’t manage to score, and Mamelodi Sundowns took the shutout win. Sekhukhune United should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Jan 3rd, Sekhukhune United won by a score of 3 to 2. Chibuike Ohizu scored the first goal for Sekhukhune United in the 28th minute, then Celimpilo Ngema got the equalizer for Tshakhuma in the 29th minute on a feed from Monde Mphambaniso , but luckily for Sekhukhune United it didn’t end there. They were able to keep scoring to earn themselves the victory.
Both Sepana Letsoalo and Ohizu have been the hottest scorers for Sekhukhune United in the last five each having scored 2 goals. Ranga Chivaviro has been the most effective weapon for Tshakhuma lately. The attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches.