The battle of the in-form teams in the DStv Premiership will see Cape Town City and Royal AM do battle in Cape Town on Saturday evening.
Teams: Cape Town City v Royal AM
Date: 16 April 2022
Venue: DHL Stadium
Time: 17h00
Thwihli Thwahla will be in high spirits after booking their spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals for the first time with a come-from-behind 3-2 win over second-tier side University of Pretoria last weekend.
Royal AM are equally in good form in the league with four victories from their last five matches after dispatching Marumo Gallants 2-0.
John Maduka's charges sit second on the log, four points clear of Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and the Citizens, who are all tied on points.
City, similarly are on a purple patch, with five victories from their last six matches, including four wins in a row after they edged Maritzburg United 1-0 the last time out.
Eric Tinkler's troops are placed fifth on the standings and will be looking to reduce the gap behind Royal AM to just one point to boost their CAF Champions League hopes.
Citizens midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane will serve his second match suspension after he was red-carded in a thumping win over Baroka.
City will be looking to complete a league double over Royal AM after securing a 2-1 victory in the first round clash.
City: 1. Marques, 2. Mkhize, 4. Fasika, 12. Fielies, 14. Mashego, 29. Ambina, 27. Goedeman, 26. Nodada, 48. Rhodes, 30. Martin, 17. Mayo
Subs: 16. Keet, 22. Fisher, 15. Cupido, 8. Makola, 21. Mokeke, 9. Gonzalez, 28. May, 6. Mokhuoane.
Royal AM: 16. Nyame, 14. Matlaba, 13. Manganyi, 22. Rikhotso, 20. Mkhize 12. Mahlasela, 24. Lingwati, 2. Msomi, 10. Mabena, 21. Letsoalo, 9. Macuphu.
Subs: 1. Huegh, 8. Phalane, 45. Goerge, 28. Mabuza, 34. Thikazi, 18. Mashikinya, 11. Potsane, 42. Ncobeni, 17. Mogaila.
