High stakes in the KZN derby as Richards Bay battle Durban City for momentum
Gabadinho Mhango will be hoping to get on the score sheet when Richards Bay FC host Durban City FC at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex on Sunday.
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The PSL returns this weekend after the FIFA international break, and one of the standout fixtures is the highly anticipated KwaZulu-Natal derby as Richards Bay FC host Durban City FC at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex.
The Sunday evening clash promises intensity with local pride and critical league points on the line. Kick-off is set for 17:30.
Richards Bay, currently 11th on the table with 13 points, are under pressure to move away from the lower half after an up-and-down start to the season. Despite showing moments of quality, defensive mistakes and a lack of goals have held them back. A derby victory at home would provide a much-needed confidence boost and help steady their campaign as the season approaches its midpoint.
Durban City will arrive at the game with belief and momentum. The newcomers have been one of the surprise performers this season, sitting 7th with 18 points.
A win on Sunday could take them closer to the top six and reinforce their growing reputation as the most consistent KZN side this campaign.
As the derby unfolds, both teams will look to their key players. Durban City will again depend on the experience of goalkeeper Darren Keet, who has kept six clean sheets in 12 matches, making him one of the most reliable figures in the league this season.
His command of the box and shot-stopping ability could become crucial in a tense provincial contest.
On the other side, Richards Bay’s hopes in attack rest heavily on Gabadinho Mhango, who has scored four goals in 12 matches and remains the club’s most dangerous forward. His sharp movement and eye for goal will be central to the hosts’ chances of breaking down City’s organised defence.