With only four games remaining in the Absa Premiership season, Chippa United are in the final lap of their survival marathon to stay in the top flight.
The Chilli Boyz are in 13th place on the standings with 29 points from 26 games as they look to retain their Premier Soccer League status. They have two crucial home games - against Bloemfontein Celtic and log leaders Kaizer Chiefs - and they also have to contend with two away trips to fellow strugglers Free State Stars and Mpumalanga Black Aces.
As the league draws to a close, things are heating up in the bottom of the log as teams continue fighting to avoid the drop into the abyss.
Suspended United coach Ernst Middendorp had a 32-point target he figured would be enough to survive relegation.
On Saturday, the Port Elizabeth-based side managed to get a point away from home when they played to a goalless draw against third-placed Bidvest Wits.
Caretaker coach Mich D'Avray believes they need one more win to stay clear from the relegation zone.
After a 12-match winless run, United secured their first win of the year against Moroka Swallows under D'Avray last week.
D'Avray might also see the return of Edward Manqele from a thigh injury. Manqele scored the winning goal against Swallows.
Chippa fight for survival
With only four games remaining in the Absa Premiership season, Chippa United are in the final lap of their survival marathon to stay in the top flight.
The Chilli Boyz are in 13th place on the standings with 29 points from 26 games as they look to retain their Premier Soccer League status. They have two crucial home games - against Bloemfontein Celtic and log leaders Kaizer Chiefs - and they also have to contend with two away trips to fellow strugglers Free State Stars and Mpumalanga Black Aces.
As the league draws to a close, things are heating up in the bottom of the log as teams continue fighting to avoid the drop into the abyss.
Suspended United coach Ernst Middendorp had a 32-point target he figured would be enough to survive relegation.
On Saturday, the Port Elizabeth-based side managed to get a point away from home when they played to a goalless draw against third-placed Bidvest Wits.
Caretaker coach Mich D'Avray believes they need one more win to stay clear from the relegation zone.
After a 12-match winless run, United secured their first win of the year against Moroka Swallows under D'Avray last week.
D'Avray might also see the return of Edward Manqele from a thigh injury. Manqele scored the winning goal against Swallows.
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