Durban City are juggling a Nedbank Cup final and a top-five chase, but coach Pitso Dladla admits the "mentality and desire" must improve.
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Should Richards Bay United finish within the top 8 of the league, and assuming each KwaZulu-Natal team retains their position - next season could be historic for the province.
It would be the first time that half the MTN8 cup is made up of KZN-based teams. From a province brimming with talent, KZN doesn't even compare to Gauteng when it comes to silverware.
Having four teams in the MTN8 next season would greatly increase the odds of bringing the trophy back to the Zulu kingdom for the first time. As it stands, AmaZulu has been the province's shining light when it comes to consistency and performance.
Usuthu is currently locked in a battle for 3rd place with Kaizer Chiefs, which would qualify the team finishing the league in third to play in the CAF Confederations Cup next season. On Saturday afternoon, Arthur Zwane must lead his troops through the treacherous terrain of Orlando Stadium.
Pirates will be looking for maximum points as they continue to try and oust Mamelodi Sundowns of their seat on top of the South African football landscape. AmaZulu will need to bring their A-game and a bit of luck to overcome Pirates.
As for Durban City, who are playing in their first season back into the PSL, the situation has grown a bit tricky. Durban have suffered two straight losses to Sundowns and Arrows but go up against Magesi on Sunday. This could be an opportunity to secure 3 points given how fragile Magesi look at the moment.
Not only would it boost their confidence after two hard losses, but the 3 points would go along way in Durban retaining their 6th spot in the league. Durban could also move up if they win, after Sekhukune United suffered a 3-1 loss against Stellenbosch on Friday. The door has been opened for Durban, its now up to them to walk through.
The most purposeful forward moving teams out of KZN this season has been Golden Arrows. While AmaZulu and Durban have more points, Arrows was the more exciting team to watch in terms of attacking plays this season. They've scored goals more than Durban and AmaZulu and create more opportunities but their finishing has been a concern for coach Manqoba Mngqithi.
Defensively, Arrows have lacked. They already lost 11 games this season out of a 30 game stretch and have little room left for error. But they too have an opportunity to secure 3 points on Saturday afternoon, going up against a dejected Orbit College.
Arrows also have an opportunity to move up a place, to 7th. That's because Polokwane City go up against an in-form Kazier Chiefs. If Polokwane can't hold off for at least a draw, then Arrows will move above them if they beat Orbit College.
Richards Bay makes up the fourth leg to this KZN quartet and is the wild card to this bet of a KZN dominated MTN8 next season.
Currently in 11th, Richards Bay take on TS Galaxy away on Sunday in a game they desperately need to win. Richards Bay's season has been one of ups and downs, but mostly downs. Next to AmaZulu with Pirates, Richards Bay has the most difficult game up next - facing a confident TS Galaxy.