Despite experiencing a minor setback against neighbours Milford FC, a leading striker at Motsepe Foundation Championship champions-elect Durban City FC is confident of automatic promotion.
In the match that had been abandoned at half-time due to the collapse of Sinamandla Zondi, Durban City eventually lost 2-1 to Milford. Sadly, Zondi was later declared dead at the hospital.
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With only two matches remaining, Simo Dladla's charges remains favourites to earn automatic promotion to the elite division.
Thanks to a superior goal difference, they need just one win to clinch the title.
Currently, the KZN-based side leads the log with 52 points, while Orbit College, who are under pressure to win both of their remaining games, are in second spot with 49 points. The goal difference gap between the two teams is at seven.
Ruzaigh Gamildien has appealed to their supporters to come out in numbers on Sunday when they host play-off spot contenders Black Leopards at Chatsworth Stadium (15:00).
"Last night wasn't a normal game. It was only a half, and we tried our best. I think we didn’t manage the pressure well," admits the experienced marksman, speaking to KickOff.com.
"We could have at least secured a draw because we dominated the game from the start. Since we scored first, we thought we could push for a second goal.
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"Now we need to win both of our games and hope that Orbit drop points. Winning both will take us to 58 points. They are the only team that can catch us.
"But we don’t want it to go down to the last day.
"Our supporters should keep the faith and continue to support us by coming in numbers on Sunday. We will definitely seal the deal then. We will wrap up everything," says the former Royal AM man.
