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Kaizer Chiefs Set to Take on Royal AM in PSL Clash at Harry Gwala Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs are gearing up to face off against Royal AM in a crucial Premier Soccer League match at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday. The Amakhosi will be looking to secure their fifth consecutive unbeaten match as they strive to climb the league table towards a top-two finish.
At the Harry Gwala Stadium, Chiefs will be taking on a Royal AM side fighting to avoid relegation, adding intensity to the encounter. Royal AM, currently battling to stay clear of the drop zone, will be eager to put up a strong challenge against the formidable Kaizer Chiefs.
Having enjoyed a strong run with three consecutive wins before the break, Chiefs will aim to carry their momentum forward. Their draw against Sekhukhune United in the last game of 2023 indicates their resolve to continue their positive streak.
Positions on the league table are crucial for both teams as Chiefs currently sit sixth with 24 points, eyeing a move above arch-rivals Orlando Pirates who are in fifth place. On the other hand, Royal AM finds themselves just above the relegation zone in 14th place with 18 points, a mere five points ahead of 15th-placed Richards Bay.
Key players on both sides will be instrumental in shaping the outcome of this match. Royal AM will be missing Lesego Manganyi due to suspension, a setback they will need to navigate around. The performances of goalkeepers and strikers from both teams will be closely watched as they aim to secure a victory.
This encounter marks the completion of the league meetings between Royal AM and Chiefs, with their previous fixture ending in a goalless draw at FNB Stadium in September last year. The stage is set for an intense battle at the Harry Gwala Stadium, promising an exciting spectacle for football fans.
The line-ups for the match feature standout players from both sides, including Nyame, Mabuza, Jiyane, Shezi, Matlaba, Mahlasela, Dlamini, Magaqa, Masuku, Maxwele, Macuphu for Royal AM, and Bvuma, Hlanti, Njabulo Ngcobo, Msimango, Frosler, Maart, Castillo, Ngcobo, Mmodi, Du Preez, and Salie for Kaizer Chiefs.