Kaizer Chiefs look to shift momentum against strong Stellenbosch FC, Pirates eye top spot

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to collect three points when they lock horns with Stellenbosch FC in a Betway Premiership encounter at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Amakhosi entered the new season hoping to recover after finishing in a disappointing 10th place last year. However, they are struggling again this season and currently sit in seventh place in the league, having earned 15 points from 11 matches.

Goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma has acknowledged that they have not started the year well once again. However, the shot-stopper has revealed that the club is working hard to turn its fortunes around.

"Playing Stellenbosch, yes, we didn't start the year well, we lost in Cape Town but we are looking forward to the game.

"It's our third game at home, here at FNB Stadium, and we are looking forward to it, obviously, the coaches and the whole team, know what's at stake, and we know that we have to work hard in order for us to win the game. So, we definitely going to give our all and win the game tomorrow." Bvuma told SABC Sport.

However, it will not be an easy match for Amakhosi against a Stellenbosch side that has become one of the top teams in the league. The Maroons finished in third place in the league last season and booked their spot in Caf Confederation Cup.

This season, they have continued to deliver impressive performances, currently holding fifth place in the league standings with 16 points from 10 matches.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates will be hoping to defeat Cape Town City at the Cape Town Stadium to reclaim the top spot in the league standings from Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Soweto giants have been in impressive form this season and are currently second in the league with 27 points from 10 matches.

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