Stellenbosch FC will aim to solidify second spot on the DStv Premiership log when they take on Sekhukhune United at Peter Mokaba Stadium, in Polokwane, on Wednesday evening.
With Mamelodi Sundowns hurtling towards the league title at 14 points ahead with a game in hand over Stellenbosch, the push for second and third spot on the table has taken on greater significance.
The top two teams on the log qualify for next season’s Caf Champions League, while third place wins a spot in the Caf Confederation Cup.
With Stellenbosch second, they will be looking to keep up their push for the premier African competition qualification. Stellies are two points ahead of the much-fancied Orlando Pirates, and also have a game in hand over the Soweto Giants.
Sekhukhune also pushing for top finish
While Stellies are on 39 points after 22 matches, Sekhukhune are not far behind in fourth on 35 points. At just two points behind Pirates, Sekhukhune could still pull off one of the major surprises of the season if they were to finish ahead of Pirates and claim the last spot in African competition available through a top league finish.
Interestingly, it seems a draw is highly likely between the two teams since five of their previous six clashes in all competitions have ended in stalemates.
In the other match on Wednesday night, SuperSport United will host Polokwane City at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, in Pretoria.
SuperSport, too, are not out of the hunt for a third place finish. Currently occupying sixth place with 34 points from 22 games, SuperSport are just three points off third.
Polokwane, meanwhile, are down in 11th spot on the log with 28 points from their 22 matches.