Chilli Boys get ‘nod’ for Mdantsane
United hope to host City at Sisa Dukashe
Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, Buffalo City, got the nod from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to host the match between Chippa United and Cape Town City on October 22‚ said United boss Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi – but the PSL cannot confirm this.
Mpengesi told Sowetan’s ster publication Daily Dispatch that PSL officials inspected Sisa Dukashe yesterday afternoon and gave it the thumbs up.
“We got a letter from the PSL confirming the game after they had first rejected it but we pleaded with them to reconsider. They eventually sent down an official. The officials compared Sisa and Absa stadium [the Buffalo City Stadium] and came to the conclusion that Sisa was in better condition.”
However‚ PSL spokesman Luxolo September could not confirm that the match had been moved to Sisa Dukashe.
Mpengesi said the confusion was stressful for the club as they had promised their fans in Buffalo
City that they would bring them more games‚ following their Premiers Cup clash against Kaizer Chiefs which they won 1-0 at Sisa.
“I’m happy this game has been confirmed by the
PSL. It’s even posted on their website for the fans to see. This confusion was starting to get to me because the PSL was blaming our officials and the municipality [about] a certificate that was supposed to have been submitted.
“Let’s just focus on game ahead and letting our fans know we are coming to Mdantsane.”