Chippa United head coach Sinethemba Badela is believed to be under growing pressure in Gqeberha as tensions simmer between him and the club’s sporting director, Sinesipho Mali.
SABC Sport has learnt Chippa United coach Sinethemba Badela will need to wait a little longer before striker Justice Figuareido becomes available for selection.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso kept his cool after their opening day 1-1 draw with Chippa United, stressing the title race is a marathon, not a sprint.
Chippa United coach Sinethemba Badela warned his side that their strong showing against Mamelodi Sundowns cannot be a one-off performance.
Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their Betway Premiership opener against a determined Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
Chippa United captain Stanley Nwabali says there are strong indications from their pre-season that they are going to have a much-improved season under their new head coach Sinethemba Badela.