THE FUSE

Chippa United have appointed Brandon Truter as their new head coach ahead of their final Betway Premiership encounter against Kaizer Chiefs in Durban on Saturday, 23 May.

The appointment was confirmed by Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi as the club looks to end its season on a high.

In danger of slipping into relegation zone

According to the SABC, Truter officially takes charge with the Gqeberha-based outfit sitting 13th on the Betway Premiership table with 25 points, following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Golden Arrows at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last weekend.

Chippa United remain in danger of slipping into the promotion/relegation playoffs should they lose to Kaizer Chiefs this weekend and other results involving teams around them fail to go in their favour.

In that scenario, Truter would then have six more matches to guide the club to safety in a mini-league involving Cape Town City FC and Milford FC.

Kruger United have already secured automatic promotion to the Betway Premiership after winning the second tier with several matches to spare.

The former Swallows FC and AmaZulu FC mentor was introduced to the players on Monday as preparations began for the weekend fixture.

Truter faces an immediate challenge as he looks to revive confidence in the squad.

The Chilli Boyz have endured another turbulent season, with inconsistency leaving them in the bottom half of the table.

Truter’s first assignment could hardly be tougher.

Chippa United are set to face Kaizer Chiefs in a high-profile clash as Amakhosi continue their push for a strong finish to the season.

For Truter, the match presents an early opportunity to make an impression and inject fresh momentum into the side.

His appointment also marks yet another coaching change at Chippa United, a club long known for managerial turnover as it searches for consistency and long-term stability.

Kick-off at the Moses Mabhida Stadium is set for 15:00.

PSL Promotion/Relegation Playoff fixtures

Tuesday, 26 May: Cape Town City vs Milford FC

Saturday, 30 May: 15th Betway Premiership vs Cape Town City

Wednesday, 3 June: Milford vs 15th Betway Premiership

Saturday, 6 June: Milford vs Cape Town City

Wednesday, 10 June: Cape Town City vs 15th Betway Premiership

Saturday, 13 June: 15th Betway Premiership vs Milford