Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns: 'If you leave home an hour before kickoff, it is going to be a problem' - Fans warned

Kaizer Chiefs are set to host Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout quarter-final game on Saturday.

The tickets have already been sold out meaning thousands will flock to the FNB Stadium to cheer their respective teams.

The organizers have now urged the fans to ensure they leave their homes early enough to avoid being inconvenienced.

"We have partnered with the PSL and Stadium Management SA to make sure the event is executed without any hiccups," Angie Mokasi, who is the director in the office of the Chief of Police at JMPD, said ahead of the game.

"With regards to venue preparations, we have had extensive meetings since the venue was announced and the City of Johannesburg is on board. There is a directive from the mayor’s office to sort out the issue of traffic.

"The commitment made from the committee involved in preparing for the match is that we need to take accountability for the execution of the plan presented and signed off by the city joint operations committee. 

"I am sending a plea to spectators that we need assistance from them to come early. If you leave home an hour before kickoff, it is going to be a problem," she added.

"An additional measure is turning the area opposite the Soweto highway into parking that can accommodate 5,000 vehicles and we have increased the number of entrances to the precinct."

Chiefs have not won silverware in the last nine seasons and are desperate to end the run. It explains why they will be under pressure to win the game.

Masandawana have been dominating the Soweto Giants since April 2021; they have not lost a game across all competitions.

The latest meeting was in the Premier Soccer League whereby the Glamour Boys controversially lost 2-1 meaning they will be hoping to avenge the defeat.

Chiefs have two losses, a win and a draw in the last four games across all competitions which is not a good record.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi is hoping his players can rise to the occasion and win the game to seal their semi-final berth.