Kaizer Chiefs will be able to use FNB Stadium for their MTN8 semi-final game against AmaZulu as a Justin Bieber concert that had forced Amakhosi to consider Durban for their home leg has been called off.
FARPost had confirmed the game will be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium as Bieber, who is an American musician, was bringing his Justice World Tour to FNB.
WHY THE CONCERT IS CALLED OFF
However, due to health reasons, the concert has been halted. FNB Stadium in Soweto was set to host the third leg of the tour on 1 October, the same day Chiefs host AmaZulu.
Stadium Management SA CEO Bertie Grobbelaar previously stated the concert was booked before the MTN8 fixtures were revealed.
Grobbelaar insisted that Stadium Management are “clutching at every opportunity to recover from the devastating impact of Covid.”
And now, with the stadium available, Chiefs have decided to move their AmaZulu first leg game from Durban to Soweto with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed the venues and kick-off times for the 2022/23 MTN8 semi-final fixtures.
In a statement, the PSL said: “The semi-final first leg matches will be played on the weekend of 01 and 02 October 2022.
“Tickets for all four semi-final fixtures are available at Ticketpro outlets countrywide (R80 each for adults and R20 for children under the age of 12).
“Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will kick-off proceedings on Saturday, 01 October 2022, when they clash at Orlando Stadium. On Sunday, 02 October 2022.
“Kaizer Chiefs will host AmaZulu FC at FNB Stadium in their first leg encounter. Both fixtures will kick off at 15h30.
The second leg fixtures will take place three weeks later.
“On Saturday, 22 October 2022, defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns will square off against three-time champions Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Limpopo. Kick-off is scheduled for 15h30.
“The following day (23 October 2022), AmaZulu FC will be at home against two-time MTN8 champions Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Kick-off is also at 15h30.
