The Premier Soccer League(PSL) have confirmed fixture changes after receiving a request from the South African Football Association (SAFA) for assistance on the week and weekend ahead of the international break.
Bafana Bafana need time to prepare for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. Bafana need to avoid losing against Libya to qualify for AFCON
Although this season has already presented many challenges to the PSL in fixture scheduling including changes necessitated by the CAF calendar changes, the League, in consultation with Member Clubs, sponsors and broadcasters, acceded to the request.
The changes will affect Absa Premiership fixtures scheduled on Friday 15 March, Saturday 16 March and Sunday 17 March 2019.
Below are the changes:
1. Chippa United vs. Highlands Park – was on 15 March 2019, kick-off at 20:00 – moved to 17 March 2019 kick-off 15:30 – Date and time change.
2. Supersport United vs. Kaizer Chiefs – was on 16 March 2019, kick-off 15:30 – moved to 15 March 2019, kick-off 20:00 – Date and time change.
3. Cape Town City vs. Polokwane City – was on 17 March 2019, kick-off 15:30 – moved to 15 March 2019, kick-off 20:00– Date and time change.
4. Bloemfontein Celtic vs. Bidvest Wits – was on 17 March 2019, 15:30 – moved to 15 March 2019, kick-off 20:00 – Date and time change.
5. Free State Stars vs. AmaZulu – was on 16 March 2019, 20h15 – moved to 15:30 – Time change.
Written by: Diski Voice