Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has congratulated title rival Ernst Middendorp ahead of the final day of the season, while adding that his team can’t be too upset if they miss out on the title because of how they have competed on multiple fronts.
With both the title and relegation on the line on Saturday, Kaizer Chiefs boss Ernst Middendorp believes that whichever side shows the biggest fighting spirit will come out on top.
The 2019-20 PSL season will finally come to an end on Saturday afternoon. There have been massive disruptions and doubts cause by the coronavirus but, come Saturday afternoon, the champions will be crowned. Will it be Kaizer Chiefs or Mamelodi Sundowns? SoccerClub unpacks all the title permutations.
Kaizer Chiefs star Samir Nurkovic believes that it isn’t acceptable for a club the size of the Soweto giants to not win the league.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes that Kaizer Chiefs deserve something for how hard they have fought for the title after not winning anything in the last five years, whereas his side’s season has been a success regardless of the outcome from the final game of the season.
Kaizer Chiefs face a number of fresh injury concerns ahead of their title decider against Baroka on the final day of the season with Kgotso Moleko, Erick Mathoho, Khama Billiat and Lebogang Manyama all a doubt.
Kaizer Chiefs have been on top of the Absa Premiership log for over a year, but with two games to go the would-be champions are stuttering towards the finish line. With only goal difference separating them from challengers Mamelodi Sundowns, Ernst Middendorp’s charges can’t afford another slip-up against Chippa United, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Ernst Middendorp could be facing charges from the Premier Soccer League after he skipped post-match commitments with the media following Kaizer Chiefs’ defeat by Bidvest Wits at the weekend.
Kaizer Chiefs have been dealt a further blow in the bid for the league title after the club confirmed Daniel Akpeyi has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt admits that any of the club’s players are up for sale at the right price, with reports suggesting that both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are targeting Wits star men.