Newly promoted Richards Bay FC begin their DStv Premiership journey with a KwaZulu-Natal derby against Golden Arrows this afternoon.
Teams: Golden Arrows v Richars Bay FC
Date: 06 August 2022
Venue: Princess Magogo Stadium
Time: 15h00
The Natal Rich Boyz secured promotion to the top-flight after winning the GladAfrica Championship (Motsepe Foundation Championship) on the final day of the season.
The club have also bolstered Pitso Dladla's squad for the new campaign with 12 signings, which include the likes of Nkanyiso Zungu and Abel Mabaso from Orlando Pirates.
For Arrows, Vusimuzi Vilakazi and Mabhudi Khanyeza have been the task of leading the team as co-coaches heading into the new season after guiding the team to ninth spot last term.
Arrows have been quiet in the transfer window with regards to incomings, having brought in former Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch striker Ryan Moon as well as Divine Lunga on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns.
Golden Arrows: Gumede, Nxadi, Zuke, Mantshiyane, Mhlongo, Dube, Khumalo, Ndwandwe, Sibiya, Mmodi, Moon
Subs: Mbatha, Ndlovu, Cele, Dlamini, Magawana, Fikizolo, Knosi, Mutizwa, Gumbi
Richards Bay: Magoola, Maphethe, Mabua, Mthethwa, Mcineka, Mathebula, Barns, Mabaso, Gumede, Mthembu, Ntsundwana
Subs: Jacobs, Dlamini, Ncanana, Zungu, Mhlongo, Mdabuka, Meveni, Msani, Mbuthuma
