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Amakhosi knows that a convincing victory against Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele will see them crowned champions on Saturday afternoon.
Kaizer Chiefs is in action against Baroka this afternoon with a chance to lift the coveted PSL trophy.
Amakhosi knows he can’t be wrong as the second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns are breathing hard in the title race.
Both the Chiefs and Sundowns are tied on points and if the Chiefs win their game against Baroka convincingly, they will have an excellent shot at winning the title, considering what happens between the Sundowns and Black Leopards.
Baroka needs at least one point to secure his place in top-flight football next season, as Polokwane City are technically relegated. The latter club needs to win their match by no less than nine goals.
| Game | Baroka vs Kaizer Chiefs |
| Saturday September 5 | |
| Hour | 15:30 AM hour |
TV channel, live score and how to watch
The game will be broadcast live on SuperSport channel 204.
| Online transmission | Television channel |
|---|---|
| DStv.com/DStv Now app | SS4 |
Squads and team news
Baroka has not reported any injuries prior to this match, and Dylan Kerr is expected to select his best possible lineup for this match.
Nhlanhla Mgaga will miss the match after being sent off in the team’s 4-1 loss to SuperSport United in midweek.
Still not safe from relegation, Kerr understands the importance of scoring at least one point against a team desperate for a win.
He has players like Evidence Makgopa, Gerald Phiri Jr and Richard Mbulu to pin their hopes on.
The availability of goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze will also be crucial, but Kerr appears to be favoring Ayanda Dlamini in recent matches.
Dlamini was on the pulleys when Baroka beat Sundowns and lost to Matsatsantsa, but after conceding four in the previous game, Kerr and his coaching team are likely to win back Chipezeze.
Amakhosi has some injuries and several of his key players, such as Erick Mathoho, Khama Billiat and Kgotso Moleko, are facing late physical fitness tests.
The trio took blows in a 1-0 win over Chippa United midweek and if they fail the latest fitness test, then Ernst Middendorp might have no choice but to reorganize his usual starting lineup.
All eyes will be on Samir Nurkovic to see if he can lead from the front and help the Chiefs beat Baroka as they need goals that day.
The Serbian shooter is also chasing the Golden Boot award, as he currently has 13 goals, two behind Peter Shalulile and Gabadinho Mhango.
After bringing Itumeleng Khune back against Chippa United, Middendorp knows more about the importance of experience for this encounter because he needs mental toughness and big game temperament on the part of the players and is likely to go for the tried and true.
Match preview
This will be the 11th meeting between Baroka and Amakhosi in all competitions since 2011.
Baroka has dominated this encounter with four wins to three for the Chiefs, while the other three games ended in draws.
In the reverse, the Soweto giants narrowly edged Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele 1-0, thanks to Lebogang Manyama’s goal in the 39th minute at the FNB Stadium.
Interestingly, both Baroka and Chiefs have scored the same number of goals (nine) in the previous 10 meetings.
