The Absa Premier League (PSL) kicks off this Friday with a block buster fixture pitting defending champions Bidvest Wits against title rivals Cape Town City who finished third last term.
This game comes after both sides cut their teeth in the season’s first cup competition the MTN 8 last week. Wits survived an early scare after trailing 2-0 against Golden Arrows before fighting back to take the game to extra time; claiming a 4-3 win on penalties.
Cape Town looked impressive in their game against Polokwane City taking the game 1-0, albeit with an own goal. The only thing you could fault the Capetonians on was with their inability to finish their chances as they had created many during the game.
With that said, if last week’s fixtures are anything to go by PSL fans should be in for a treat. Both sides will look to continue a good start to the season, and notably there will be a few interesting sub plots to the encounter in Johannesburg.
Benni McCarthy’s first foray in the PSL throws him into the deep end for his first league match coming up gainst Gavin Hunt. Hunt masterminded a fourth PSL title last season, one with Wits and three with Super Sport United, as well as numerous other cup competition wins and will seek to consolidate his position as one of the league's top coaches.
On the field there will be some interesting individual duels with Wits possessing an arsenal of talent including some experienced PSL campaigners which include Daine Klate, Elias Pelembe and Thulani Hlatshwayo. Wits can also call the experience of former Bafana internationals Steven Pienaar and Dylan Klassen.
City will once again call on their talismanic captain Lebo Manyama for goals and assists. Lyle Lakay and Bafana international Ayanda Patosi will also look to impress in the colors of their new side.
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