Chippa United fume at PSL for postponing their league fixture against Royal AM 'with no given reason'

Chippa United have expressed frustration over the postponement of their Premier Soccer League fixture against Royal AM.

The Chilli Boys were scheduled to host their visitors from KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday but the match will no longer take place on that day.

"Chippa United Football Club announces with disappointment that our scheduled fixture against Royal AM, set for 11 January 2025 at 17:45 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, has been postponed by the league with no given reason,” the club said in a statement.

“This decision, made by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) at the last minute, comes after all necessary arrangements, including logistics and venue preparations, had been finalised.

“Despite the disruption caused, no reasons for this postponement have been provided to us," the Chilli Boys added.

“We encourage supporters who were planning to purchase tickets for this match to hold off until further notice.

“We apologise for this inconvenience and we will communicate any updates regarding the rescheduled date as soon as the PSL provides clarity.”

The Gqeberha-based outfit is yet to be involved in competitive football this year and last played a match on December 29, 2024.

Interestingly, that game was the 1-0 defeat by Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Coach Kwanele Kopo will be hoping his players will not be rusty when they return to action.

Chippa have not stated if the PSL has picked a new date for their match against Royal AM.

They have lost their last two league games, results that have left them 10th on the table.