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With 2 games left, Chiefs, Sundowns feeling pressure of title race
All eyes will once again be on the top of the table as Kaizer Chiefs head into their clash with Chippa United ahead of title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns on just...
A stoppage-time goal from Cameroonian Bienvenu Eva Nga gave Bidvest Wits a 1-0 victory over Chiefs at Soccer City stadium in Soweto.
The league has been on pause since mid-March due to the continued lockdown, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but government has approved a return to training and matches, behind closed doors.
Bidvest Wits confirmed on Wednesday night that they had sold their credentials to National First Division side Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC.
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC confirmed on Saturday that they've bought the PSL status of Bidvest Wits.
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila Football Club has announced that it has bought Bidvest Wits with all its players.
Wits are not due back in training until mid-April when the 21-day lockdown is expected to end.
The incident occurred during the Absa Premiership fixture between Wits and Cape Town City on 18 January 2020 at Cape Town Stadium.
Chiefs have 45 points, Sundowns 41, Orlando Pirates 39 and SuperSport United and Wits 34 each with the number of remaining fixtures for the contenders varying between eight and 12.
Wits surrendered a two-goal lead at Orlando Stadium in Soweto and seemed doomed to make an early exit until Gift Motupa beat French goalkeeper Joris Delle from close range.
The two were involved in an argument with match official after the referee awarded a penalty to Cape Town City FC during their Absa Premiership where City won 2-0.
Chiefs, who enjoyed a 10-point advantage one month ago, fell 2-1 to SuperSport United after being foiled by the woodwork three times in northeastern city Mbombela.
Despite the draw not helping them in their quest to chase down Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was happy with the point his side secured against Wits under tough circumstances.
Defending champions Baroka take on MTN8 winners SuperSport United, Highlands Park take on Black Leopards and Maritzburg United host Bidvest Wits.
The Absa Premiership saw 23 goals scored this weekend, seven of which came in the match between Bidvest Wits and Orlando Pirates. We have the reaction from that game and the rest of the league.
The 33-year-old joins Cape-based side as a free agent after he was released by Bidvest Wits before the closure of the August transfer window.
Fagrie Lakay, who was a free agent, was released by Wits this week.
A woeful start to the season by famed South African club Orlando Pirates continued Wednesday when they were held 0-0 at home by modest Golden Arrows in the Premiership.
Wits CEO Jose Ferreira was speaking to Buhle Madulini on 'SportsTalk' on Sunday night and confirmed the 29-year-old would be staying at the Johannesburg-based side.