Betway Premiership: FOUR matches, all LIVE on Wednesday, 12 August
The Betway Premiership serves up a busy Wednesday, 12 August evening, with four matches kicking off at 19:30 as teams look to build momentum early in the…
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The Betway Premiership serves up a busy Wednesday, 12 August evening, with four matches kicking off at 19:30 as teams look to build momentum early in the 2026/27 campaign.
There is plenty at stake, with Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs both in action, while three of the four fixtures take place in KwaZulu-Natal.
AmaZulu face one of their toughest tests of the opening weeks of the season when they welcome defending champions Orlando Pirates to Durban.
Usuthu have made a positive start to their league campaign and will be looking to maintain that momentum after their disappointing MTN8 exit.
AmaZulu were beaten 4-3 by Sekhukhune United in a dramatic cup encounter and will now have to quickly regroup against an Orlando Pirates side that also comes into the fixture after a demanding weekend.
Orlando Pirates opened their league campaign with a 2-0 victory over Milford FC and then secured their place in the MTN8 semi-finals after a dramatic quarter-final against Durban City. Gamphani Lungu’s 120th-minute winner ensured the Buccaneers survived a tense encounter.
The Soweto giants will be hoping their squad depth can handle the quick turnaround as they begin a run of away fixtures.
History is firmly on Orlando Pirates’ side. The Buccaneers have dominated this fixture in recent league meetings and completed a league double over AmaZulu last season, winning 2-0 in Durban and 3-0 at home.
AmaZulu, however, will believe home advantage can help them end that long wait for a victory over their opponents.
Kaizer Chiefs vs Sekhukhune United
Kaizer Chiefs return to Betway Premiership action with a chance to respond immediately to their MTN8 disappointment when they host Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium.
Amakhosi began their league campaign with an away 3-1 victory over newcomers Kruger United and will be determined to preserve their perfect record.
Their MTN8 elimination last weekend was their first setback of the new season, making Wednesday’s fixture an important opportunity to restore confidence.
Reeve Frosler says the squad has already addressed the problems exposed in the cup defeat and is motivated to produce a better performance.
Sekhukhune United will arrive with a similar objective. Babina Noko also won their opening league match before being knocked out of the MTN8, meaning both teams will be desperate to respond positively.
The visitors are expected to provide a physical challenge, with Kaizer Chiefs fullback Thabiso Monyane describing Sekhukhune as a tough, hard-running and well-organised side.
Kaizer Chiefs also have a blockbuster meeting with Mamelodi Sundowns coming up on Saturday, but the players insist their immediate focus is firmly on Sekhukhune.
A victory would give Amakhosi valuable momentum heading into the weekend.
Durban City FC vs Golden Arrows
Durban City FC will be looking to make home advantage count when they face Golden Arrows in an intriguing KwaZulu-Natal derby.
Durban City have already shown they can compet…