Sekhukhune United and Stellenbosch FC have an excellent chance to secure a CAF berth for next season when they clash on Sunday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Stellenbosch are in fourth place on the log with 32 points after 20 games. Their away form is particularly impressive, with five wins, three draws, and just one loss, highlighting their ability to perform on the road.
Sekhukhune, currently in third place, are enjoying a highly competitive season. They have surprised with their form, although they have occasionally been inconsistent. In their last five matches, they have secured three victories and now sit on 34 points after 21 games. Home advantage will be crucial in this encounter as they look to capitalise on fan support.
Stellenbosch will see familiar faces in the Sekhukhune dugout on Sunday. Sekhukhunes new coach is Eric Tinkler, the former Cape Town City boss, and alongside him will be Marc van Heerden, the former Stellenbosch defender who was once the team's dead-ball specialist.
This will be Tinkler's first home game after making his debut in Bloemfontein during a midweek clash against Marumo Gallants. Thanks to Nigerian striker Chibuike Ohizu, Sekhukhune snatched a win with a stoppage-time goal his second match-winning strike in a month.