In what could be an intriguing contest, Chippa United will host newcomers Stellenbosch FC at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

In what could be an intriguing contest, Chippa United will host newcomers Stellenbosch FC at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

The visitors will be making their first appearance in the top-flight of South Africa football having gained promotion as the National First Division (NFD)champions last season.

They have shown they are serious about making an impression in the big leagues as they splashed the cash in the transfer market, bringing in 11 players.

The Chilli Boys only just survived relegation from the PSL in the last campaign with head coach Clinton Larsen subsequently signing a new deal after coming in late in the piece and helping the club keep their status.

The PE-based club have bolstered their ranks with three Orlando Pirates on loan at the club - Meshack Maphangule, Sandile Mthethwa and Diamond Thopola.

The team from the Cape Winelands will be quietly confident as they have a serial poacher upfront in Iqraam Rayners who scored 19 goals in the NFD last season.

The match will kick off at 15:00 on Saturday.