Chiefs explain venue change for Siwelele FC, issue apology to fans
"However, the PSL once again ruled that the game could not be played there," Chiefs said in a statement.
Kaizer Chiefs have once again been compelled to alter the venue for their upcoming Betway Premiership match against Siwelele FC. The match will now be held at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on September 6, with kickoff set for 17:30. The original plan was for the game to take place at FNB Stadium, but it became unavailable due to a rugby match involving the Springboks and the All Blacks scheduled for September 5.
Chiefs subsequently considered moving the match to Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, but that venue also became unavailable. The club has confirmed the new venue as Dobsonville Stadium. Chiefs had also briefly contemplated hosting the match at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban and the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, but both options were ruled out by the PSL following suitability inspections.
This venue change comes at a crucial juncture for Chiefs, who are seeking to regain momentum after suffering consecutive draws against Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay. The club has expressed regret to supporters of both teams who had already planned to travel to Rustenburg for the match.
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