Mamelodi Sundowns forced to move FIVE games from Loftus

Mamelodi Sundowns will be forced to move at least FIVE of their opening home fixtures away from the Loftus Versveld Stadium.

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This is because the pitch at the venue will be going under renovation, and the project is only expected to be completed in late October.

According to a statement issued to suites owners at Loftus Versveld Stadium, Blue Bulls Company (BBCo) said there are talks in place to find an alternative venue.

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Sundowns were supposed to host Kaizer Chiefs on 9 August, before welcoming Moroka Swallows to same venue in the MTN8 on 12 August.

The Brazilians’ second home league match is against Golden Arrows on 19 August, but it has been affected and so is the match against Chippa United on 16 September.

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Sundowns are also due to play their CAF Champions League second leg match on 29 September before hosting Stellenbosch FC in the league.

However, the Stellenbosch FC game is most likely to be postponed by the league as it is penciled for 30 September, a day after the said CAF Champions League match.

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Swallows are likely to be first team to play Sundowns at Loftus Versveld Stadium this season as the two teams have a league date on 29 October.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TO MOVE NO FEWER THAN FIVE FIXTURES FROM LOFTUS STADIUM