Maritzburg United secured their spot in next season’s Absa Premiership after a 2-0 win over Royal Eagles that sees Eric Tinkler’s team move to an unassailable nine points on the promotion playoff log.
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila beat Royal Eagles 2-1 on Saturday afternoon to keep their slim hopes of promotion alive, while the result also opens the door for Maritzburg United, who may be able to secure their Absa Premiership status for another season with a win on Wednesday.
Royal Eagles survived a second-half fightback to edge Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1-0 in the first game of the 2018-19 NFD promotion/relegation playoffs at the Chatsworth Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.