Stellenbosch FC host Chippa United at the Danny Craven Stadium on Friday evening, as the two sides resume their DSTV Premiership campaigns. Stellenbosch vs Chippa United South African Premiership. The Western Cape outfit currently sit 10th on the log, having collected just 14 points from 13 games so far this season.
Stellenbosch are winless in their last four league matches and recorded a 1-0 defeat against AmaZulu at the King Zwelthini Stadium in their most recent outing.
Stellenbosch vs Chippa United South African Premiership
As a home side, the Staleys have won just two games on their own patch in the 2022/23 campaign, with three losses and a draw highlighting their inconsistencies at the Denny Craven Stadium.
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Stellies mentor Steve Barker noted that he is excited for the resumption of the league and that his team is preparing well during the FIFA break.
“I think it’s been a long time, obviously a great World Cup in between, nice to see some great football but we’re excited about the league resuming,” said Barker.
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“We have prepared really well in the last two months, we had two good training blocks and a good mental break, some good preparation technically and tactically.
“So I’m very excited for the league to resume, looking forward to it, not just for tomorrow’s matches, but for the upcoming matches.”
At a Glance Stellenbosch vs Chippa United
For Chippa United, the Eastern Cape side advanced to the tie on the back of a thrilling 3-3 draw against Richards Bay FC, since the two sides locked horns on October 30.
Chilli Boys’ form card looks better than their opponents as they have recorded three wins, one draw and one loss in their last five DSTV Premiership outings.
Also, Chippa United claimed a 1-0 win the last time the two clubs took the field, with a 74th-minute Sami Seeby strike being the difference in the tie.
Speaking on his progress as Chippa United head coach, Morgan Mamila noted that he is at the crawling stage of his coaching career.
“I’m crawling, but I’m crawling fast, I’m a student of this game,” Mamila noted.
“Dr Khumlo prepared me for coaching. When he came to Baroka as technical director, I asked him to assist coach Kogoloko Thobezene and take charge of training sessions, while Kogoloko worked on tactics.”
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Stellenbosch FC
Junior Mendieta: The Argentine has been one of Stellenbosch FC’s best players this season and has often been the difference for his team throughout the season. Able to play on the flanks, as well as through the midfield line, Mendieta’s vision will be crucial in breaking down the Chippa defence.
Sinethemba Mngomezulu: Mngomezulu along with Mendieta are the team’s joint top scorers this season (3). The midfielder will provide energy and zip in the middle of the park, while his forward runs could pose numerous questions to the Chile Boys backline.
Chippa United
Etiosa Ighodaro: As a powerful forward, Ighodaro has been one of Chippa’s best attacking outlets this season and is currently in the running for the league’s top scorer award (4). Ighodaro’s physical presence creates problems in the final third, as he continues to sniff out danger areas in the penalty box.
Ronaldo Marman: Much like Ighodaro, Marman has been a star for Chippa United this season. The fleet-footed attacker has scored three goals this season, one less than Ighodaro, who leads the club’s goalscoring charts.
Prediction Stellenbosch vs Chippa United South African Premiership
We Say Stellenbosch FC 1-2 Chippa United
