Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) will play host to SuperSport United in a DStv Premiership match at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Sunday.

Kick-off is at 3:30 pm CAT.

Vhadau Vha Damani's woes continued on Tuesday when they lost 3-0 to Kaizer Chiefs away and they are now winless in eight matches in the league.

The result left Tshakhuma placed 16th on the league standings - three points behind 10th-placed AmaZulu FC.

Joel Masutha, the Tshakhuma head coach, has admitted that lack of consistency when selecting his starting line-up has hurt the team following their defeat to Chiefs. 

"We are trying. But every match or every week, we are bringing in players, and you need consistency," Masutha said.

“If you check our last five games this year, there are a lot of changes. Also, you need that understanding among your defenders. 

"So I think that is our main undoing. We will soldier on, and we will try to rectify it.”

Meanwhile, SuperSport extended their unbeaten run to eight matches in the league when they drew 1-1 with AmaZulu at home on Wednesday.

The draw saw Matsatsantsa remain third on the league standings - two points behind joint leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns and Swallows FC. 

Kaitano Tembo, the SuperSport head coach, is expecting a tough match against Tshakhuma in what will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams in the league. 

"Another tough game, it is always a difficult place to go to and playing at three o'clock [3:30 pm] in the afternoon in the heat," Tembo said 

"It becomes a little bit difficult for the players. But I think we will recover and refresh and make sure that we go there with the right mentality.

"We need fresh legs. It is what we are going to need." 

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM): PLAYERS TO WATCH

Ayanda Nkili: The experienced defender is set to lead the Tshakhuma defence with Alfred Ndengane missing due to suspension. Nkili will be determined to ensure that his side avoids another defeat by keeping a clean sheet.

Lerato Lamola: The hard-running centre forward is expected to lead the Tshakhuma's attack and the team will look to him for goals. Lamola will be keen open his scoring account at TTM and help his side return to winning ways.

SuperSport United: PLAYERS TO WATCH

Thamsanqa Gabuza: The experienced centre forward's deadly partnership with Bradley Grobler will once again be under the spotlight. Gabuza failed to score against AmaZulu and he will be keen to find the back of the net against TTM.

Bradley Grobler: The in-form marksman is scoring goals with ease at the moment having now netted nine goals in his last eight league matches. Grobler will be looking to inspire Matsatsantsa to their eighth victory of the season.

Head-to-Head

ALL LEAGUE RESULTS

N/A – This will be the first top-flight league meeting of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila and SuperSport United.

LEAGUE RECORD (since 2020/21)

N/A – This will be the first top-flight league meeting of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila and SuperSport United.