Mammoth MTN8 task today for Richards Bay FC

NRB fans will have their eyes glued to their TV screens today as the Rich Boyz take on the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns in an MTN8 quarter final at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, at 6pm.

Only the biggest optimists – and fanatical NRB supporters – give Richards Bay any chance of winning; but cup games are made for upsets and this might be another one of those.

The encounter will be screened live on SuperSport channel 202.

Meanwhile, Richards Bay have announced a venue change for their opening 2025/26 Betway Premiership fixture against Marumo Gallants on Saturday, 9 August.

Five tough KZN Premier’s Cup games contested over two rain-sodden days last weekend did significant damage to the uMhlathuze Stadium playing surface, necessitating a change of venue to allow sufficient time for remedial action to be completed.

Due to have been the Rich Boyz’ triumphant return to the newly revamped uMhlathuze Stadium after it was condemned by the PSL in September 2021, the decision has been taken to shift the game to the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi – where the NRB side has played its home fixtures over the past four seasons.

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