For both teams it will be a golden opportunity to top the table early in the season after Sundowns beat AmaZulu 1-0 and the Chili Boys beat Sekhukhune United 1-0.

The Brazilians coach, Manqoba Mngqithi, warned that Chippa won't be a pushover.

“I am expecting a tough match, knowing Gavin Hunt – even the goal they scored against Sekhukhune was from a set piece. “They’ve got some very strong players like Roscoe Pietersen, Sammy Seabi and Veluyeke Zulu, all those players are a factor, even Eva Nga.

“Tsotso Ngele is also a big factor on set pieces because he is also good aerially, he is very good in and around the area box from direct free kicks.

“You can expect a game that will have a lot of aerial duels, a game that will have a lot of a bite because Chippa works very hard and Gavin, you know, his teams are never easy to break down.”

This game at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium kicks off at 17:00. At the same time, Marumo Gallants FC host Orlando Pirates at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

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