Maritzburg United will be chasing back-to-back victories in the DStv Premiership when they host neighbors Golden Arrows on Friday evening.
Result: Maritzburg United v Golden Arrows
Date: 25 February 2022
Venue: Harry Gwala Stadium
Time: 19h30
The Team of Choice boosted their survival hopes with their first victory in 11 matches in the league after edging SuperSport United 2-1 thanks to goals by Friday Samu and Rowan Human ten days ago.
Ernst Middendorp's charges moved up to 12th on the log as a result, with 18 points but they are just three points above the relegation zone and will be looking to get further away and start looking up the table rather than down.
Abafana Bes'thende have been stagnant on the log, despite their nine-game unbeaten run, which came to an end after a 1-0 loss to Cape Town City this past Sunday.
Lehlohonolo Seema's men are lying tenth on the table with 22 points and will remain in the same position, even if they win, although they will move up to within one point of a top eight spot.
Maritzburg will be looking for revenge after they lost the first-round clash 2-1 in the early stages of the season at Princess Magogo Stadium.
Maritzburg: 31. Engelhardt, 17. Claasen, 5. Daniels, 8. Kewuti, 27. Ndengane, 2. Fernandes Pereira, 23. Lukhubeni, 42. Rae, 25. Human, 20. Samu, 9. Macheke
Subs: 32. Leaner, 25. Ismail, 24. Bhengu, 28. Palace, 12. Baloyi, 18. Njoti, 22. Skelem, 11. Soukouna, 22. Theron
Arrows: 32. N.Gumede, 29. Sibisi, 37. Ndlovu, 35. Mantshiyane, 11. Sibiya, 18. Mutizwa, 27. Nxadi, 23. L.Dube, 30.Cele, 34. Fikizolo, 13. Mmodi
Subs: 36. Mlungwana, 17. Conco, 20. Mathiane, 2. Gumbi, 7. Mtshali, 4. Khumalo, 19. Magawana, 26. Magubane, 33. M.Gumede
