City facing relegation threat unless they beat Polokwane

The sun could set on Cape Town City’s chances of securing automatic safety if they fail to beat Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

City are languishing in the hazardous 15th spot on the Betway Premiership log with just 23 points, heading into the final two games of the season. As a result, they must keep their slim hopes of survival alive by winning both of their remaining fixtures, including the iKapa Derby against Stellenbosch on the final day.

Failure to do so will leave them facing the gruelling promotion/relegation play-offs next month.

City find themselves in the play-off spot behind Golden Arrows and SuperSport United due to inferior points, games in hand, and goal difference. As such, should Arrows and United win their respective matches against Richards Bay and Stellenbosch over the weekend, and City drop points, it would confirm City’s participation in the play-offs.