Former Ajax Cape Town defender Lizo Mjempu believes Cape Town City faces relegation after their disappointing playoff performance. The team managed just one point from their opening match against Orbit College. City must defeat Casric Stars at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium on Wednesday to survive. Mjempu criticized the team for benching experienced players during crucial games. The ex-footballer thinks City wasted their home advantage against Orbit.
Casric Stars also earned one point from their first playoff match. Orbit College leads the group with two points after drawing both games. Mjempu expects Casric to win or draw against City at their home stadium. The former defender changed his prediction after watching City struggle on Saturday. He originally favored City to advance before the playoffs began.
City needs veterans like Thamsanqa Mkhize and Lorenzo Gordinho to play against Casric. The team relied heavily on younger players during their previous match. Mjempu warns that using inexperienced players again could end their playoff campaign. Experienced defenders must step forward to keep City in the Premier Division. Wednesday's match kicks off at 3pm with free admission.
Casric Stars also earned one point from their first playoff match. Orbit College leads the group with two points after drawing both games. Mjempu expects Casric to win or draw against City at their home stadium. The former defender changed his prediction after watching City struggle on Saturday. He originally favored City to advance before the playoffs began.
City needs veterans like Thamsanqa Mkhize and Lorenzo Gordinho to play against Casric. The team relied heavily on younger players during their previous match. Mjempu warns that using inexperienced players again could end their playoff campaign. Experienced defenders must step forward to keep City in the Premier Division. Wednesday's match kicks off at 3pm with free admission.
