TS Galaxy will be gunning for their first win in the return of the DStv Premiership when they host Golden Arrows on Saturday afternoon at Mbombela Stadium.
Teams: TS Galaxy v Golden Arrows
Date: 11 September 2021
Venue: Mbombela Stadium
Time: 15h00
The Rockets had a promising start to the season after holding Kaizer Chiefs to a goalless stalemate in their opener but they went on to lose 1-0 to Stellenbosch before the international break.
In these early stages, Owen Da Gama's charges are yet to find the back of the net, which would be a concern, although against Stellies, they had to play almost the entire match with ten men after Pogiso Sanoka was red-carded in the ninth minute and will therefore not be available for this match.
In contrast, Abafana Bes'thende do not seem to be missing former coach Mandla Ncikazi, as Lehlohonolo Seema has carried the baton.
After a disappointing 3-1 loss to SuperSport United in the league, Arrows somewhat redeemed themselves after holding Mamelodi Sundowns to a 1-1 draw in the MTN8 semi-final first-leg before the FIFA break.
Seema's charges have already clocked their first three points and are not under pressure to get their season running.
The KwaZulu-Natal side had the upper hand in this fixture last season, as after 1-1 draw away, they thrashed the Rockets 3-0 on home soil in the reverse.
Galaxy: 32. Kolak, 4. Mahlangu, 50. Makitan, 26. Mokoena, 3. Seedat, 6. Mbunjana, 10. Brooks, 15. Aubaas, 35. Mbatha, 11. Nyama, 29. Macuphu
Subs: 1. Van der Linde, 8. Nduli, 5. Munyai, 12. Ndlovu, 2. Bodibe, 19. Lekay, 9. Anas, 12. Mogaila, 37. Mngomezulu
Arrows: 36. Mlungwana, 29. Sibisi, 15. Zuke, 28. M.Dube, 35. Mantshiyane, 13. Mmodi, 19. Magawana, 24. Dlamini, 12. Ndwandwe, 22. Mbhele, 33. M.Gumede
Subs: 1. Mbaeva, 20. Mathiane, 30. Cele, 27. Nxadi, 26. Magubane, 7. Mtshali, 17. Conco, 11. Sibiya
