The DStv Premiership's 'Big Three' will have some intriguing matches in the first two months of the season, with Mamelodi Sundowns set to take on both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in September. We take a look at the Big Three's first five matches.
The fixtures have finally been released, with the season set to kick-off on August 20.
Defending champions, Sundowns will begin proceedings with a clash against last season's runners-up, AmaZulu, which promises to be an electrifying encounter in Tshwane. All the clubs have tough challenges in their first five matches and these could be the clashes that set the tone and give some sort of idea on who will have the better season.
Sundowns face both Chiefs and Pirates in September, hosting Amakhosi at Loftus Versfeld before travelling to Soweto to take on the Buccaneers at Orlando Stadium.
Here are the Big Three's first five fixtures:
Mamelodi Sundowns
20/08 v AmaZulu (H) – Loftus Versfeld
24/08 v Chippa United (A) – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
12/09 v Chiefs (H) – Loftus Versfeld
19/09 v TS Galaxy (H) – Loftus Versfeld
25/09 v Pirates (A) – Orlando Stadium
Orlando Pirates
21/08 v Stellenbosch (H) – Orlando Stadium
24/08 v Marumo Gallants (A) New Peter Mokaba Stadium
11/09 v Swallows FC (H) – Orlando Stadium
18/09 v Chippa United (A) – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
25/09 v Sundowns (H) – Orlando Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs
22/08 v TS Galaxy (A) – Mbombela Stadium
25/08 v Baroka FC (H) – FNB Stadium
12/09 v Sundowns (A) – Loftus Versfeld
18/09 v Bloemfontein Celtic (H) – FNB Stadium
26/09 v Marumo Gallants (A) – New Peter Mokaba Stadium
Who of the Big Three do you think will make the strongest start to the season? Have your say in the comments section!
