Friday night lights: Kaizer Chiefs in action in the Mother City

In what will be their third game in the space of six days, Kaizer Chiefs will face Stellenbosch FC in their next Betway Premiership fixture.

In what will be their third game in the space of six days, Kaizer Chiefs will face Stellenbosch FC in their next Betway Premiership fixture. Image: Kaizer Chiefs website

In what will be their third game in the space of six days, Kaizer Chiefs will face Stellenbosch FC in their next Betway Premiership fixture at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, 7 February.

Kick-off is at 19:30.

Amakhosi lost the Soweto derby 1-0 against Orlando Pirates last Saturday and were then involved in a thrilling 2-2 home draw against AmaZulu FC on Tuesday night.

The Glamour Boys are fifth on the log heading into Friday’s match with 22 points collected from 16 games.

Stellies are in seventh position with 20 points after 13 league clashes.

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The Winelands team will be seeking revenge during Friday’s meeting, having going down 2-1 in the first round on 8 January at FNB Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs, on the other hand, will want to avoid a three-match winless streak after picking one point in their last two encounters.

Key player returns from suspension

Coach Nasreddine Nabi made six changes to his starting line-up in each of the last three matches.

He also gave his three new signings Tashreeq Morris, Thabo Cele and Glody Lilepo their first starts for Amakhosi on Tuesday against AmaZulu.

The coach and his technical team will be happy to welcome Njabulo Blom back from his one match suspension as they prepare for the encounter.

Tickets for this clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC are available at Webtickets and online at www.webtickets.co.za and physically at Pick ‘n Pay supermarkets at R70 per ticket.

Meanwhile, in Friday’s only other Betway Premiership fixture, AmaZulu will host Marumo Gallants, also at 19:30.

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