Betway Premiership side Chippa United have been forced to change their Buffalo City Stadium venue due to challenging pitch conditions.
The Chilli Boys beat Richards Bay at the same venue over the weekend.
The club had initially announced that they would take their two matches to the East London facility. This includes the Richards Bay and TS Galaxy. Chippa uses the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha as their main home ground as well as the Buffalo Stadium.
But the club has since announced that their clash against Galaxy on 29 September has been moved to Nelson Mandela Bay.
“Despite the victory, we acknowledge the challenging conditions of the pitch, which were a result of severe weather conditions across the Eastern Cape, including heavy rains and even snow in certain areas,” the club said.
WHAT CAUSED CHIPPA UNITED TO MOVE THEIR GAME FROM THE BUFFALO CITY STADIUM?
“The extreme weather caused significant damage to the drainage system at Buffalo City Stadium, compromising the quality of the field. As a club committed to upholding the highest standards of football. We have decided to take immediate action by repairing and upgrading the drainage system.
“This process will take approximately five weeks, during which the stadium will be closed to allow for the necessary work to be completed.”
NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM TO HOST CHILLI BOYS AND TS GALAXY MATCH
“As a result, our upcoming fixture against TS Galaxy FC, scheduled for the 29th of September, will be moved to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha,” they said.
“We invite all our Chilli faithful to come out in numbers. Continue to show the same passionate support for the team as we take on our next challenge. Your energy in the stands makes all the difference.
“As a token of appreciation for your continued support, there will be available to transport fans. The buses will depart at 8AM on Sunday, ensuring you can arrive in time to cheer on the team,” they said.
“We apologize for any inconvenience caused. PSL football will return to Buffalo City Stadium once the upgrades are complete.”
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