Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo celebrates one of his two goals as Marumo Gallants thrashed Stellenbosch FC 4-0 in their last encounter. Photo: Backpageopix
Marumo Gallants will be hoping they can keep Stellenbosch FC’s multi-award winner Langelihle Phili at bay while their own Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo brings his scoring boots along in the critical Betway Premiership encounter at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium on Saturday.
Gallants are in a fight for top-flight survival as they are currently deep in the relegation quagmire in 14th place on 24 points — level with 15th-placed Orbit College, who face title-chasing Orlando Pirates.
A victory over Stellies would go a long way in ensuring the Bloemfontein-based side’s survival.
Stellies, meanwhile, have their own ambitions, as a comprehensive win for Gavin Hunt’s team would keep them in contention to finish in the top eight. The Maroons are currently just outside in ninth place with 36 points and require Durban City to lose in the KwaZulu-Natal derby to AmaZulu, and for the existing four-goal difference between the sides to be overturned.
