Lionel Messi found himself trending for an unusual reason following Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Austin. The legendary forward produced a rare misplaced pass that left fans convinced he was still looking for his retired former team-mate Jordi Alba.
Both sides head into this showdown riding a wave of confidence after heading into the FIFA international break on the back of strong results. The Soweto outfit has finally found the 'killer instinct' coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has been demanding, firing on all cylinders with a ruthless six-goal haul in a single outing. Meanwhile, Abafana Bes’thende have firmly planted themselves in the top eight and will be eager to keep their grip as the pressure mounts. With the season entering its business end, expect this clash to be a high-tempo battle as both teams push for their season targets.
Amakhosi went into Monday afternoon’s clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium aiming to replicate their memorable 4-1 victory over the Rustenburg side, seeking to strengthen their push for one final mission, finishing third on the Premier Soccer League table and securing a coveted CAF Confederation Cup qualification spot. On the other end, Orbit continues to fight for survival in the top flight, still anchored to 15th position and battling to climb out of the relegation zone.
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