Siwelele FC will make their Premier Soccer League debut in the city when they host Lamontville Golden Arrows at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in the opening round of the league in front of a full house.

This Rocklands match is officially sold out online, and only limited tickets are still available, with 22,000 fans expected to attend and help create the famous electrifying atmosphere at the ground. It is nicknamed the Slaughterhouse for its reputation as a tough place for visiting teams.

Siwelele FC assistant coach and former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Andre Arendse. Photo: Morgan Piek

On Thursday, head coach and local legend Lehlohonolo Seema told OFM Sport during the team’s launch in Bloemfontein they will show why their home ground is known as the Slaughterhouse.

“You can see the excitement here, you can see how happy the people are – you’d think there’s a match on today, but it’s just an ordinary Thursday,” said Seema.

“That shows how long these people have been waiting for a day like this. From the players’ side, I’m happy they’ve experienced this now, so they won’t be overwhelmed on Saturday.

The @Siwelele_FC coach Lehlohonolo Seema showing his players how it is done in Bloemfontein #Football #Siwelele #PSL pic.twitter.com/DtLNSt4v7W

— OFM Sport (@OFMSport) August 7, 2025

They’ve seen the numbers and the kind of support we have, and come Saturday, there’ll be even more. We’re more than ready.

“Siwelele is a culture. What we saw today proves that the culture hasn’t changed. The other team in Bloemfontein will feel it, and the whole PSL will too.”

Meanwhile, on Saturday at 15:00, Bloemfontein’s other club, Marumo Gallants, will kick off their campaign in Durban with an away match against Richards Bay FC.

Phunya Sele Sele are back and @Siwelele_FC coach Lehlohonolo Seema believes that the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium will once again become the Slaughterhouse #Football #PSL #Siwelele pic.twitter.com/FOzUhWbEDj

— OFM Sport (@OFMSport) August 7, 2025

Saturday’s game between Siwelele and Golden Arrows at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium kicks off at 20:00.

1st Round fixtures:

Saturday, 09 August 2025

AmaZulu FC vs Orbit College FC – 15:00

Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns – 15:00

Polokwane City vs Magesi FC – 15:00

Richards Bay vs Marumo Gallants – 15:00

Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United – 17:30

Siwelele vs Golden Arrows – 20:00

Sunday, 10 August 2025

TS Galaxy vs Durban City – 15:00

Stellenbosch FC vs Kaizer Chiefs – 17:30

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