Cape Town City to lock horns with Highlands Park in an Absa Premiership match Tonight

Cape Town City to lock horns with Highlands Park in an Absa Premiership match at the Cape town Stadium in Cape Town tonight. Kick-off is at 7pm. Cape Town City ended 2016 with a disappointing loss against Free State Stars in a league encounter which was played at the Goble Park.

Since the league has started they have been defeated three times with two losses and one draw. They are placed 3rd in the league with 25 points from 15 games and they are behind log leaders SuperSports United on goal difference.

“I watched Highlands play a couple of friendlies in Cape Town last month, so I have an idea what to expect” Tinkler told the media. He continued to say “They are fighting for their lives and I’m expecting a tough battle”.

Lebogang Manyama, the City captain, who has nine league goals is hoping to continue his good form in the second round starting with the clash against Highlands.

Highlands are sitting 15th on the league with 13 points from 15 matches. They are a point behind Free state stars who sits on 14 points.

Highlands Collins Mbesuma is back from injury and the two-time PSL Golden Boot winner will be keen to inspire his side to victory over City.