Marumo Gallants face Durban City at Chatsworth Stadium on Wednesday with a hair-raising car accident threatening to distract them from the task at the hand.
The incident occurred after their 4–0 defeat to Golden Arrows, involving a three-car pile-up as the team returned to their hotel.
“We are thankful that all our players and staff are safe,” the club said.
The team will remain in Durban this week, preparing for Wednesday’s league match and Sunday’s Carling Knockout Cup semi-final against Arrows. Despite the heavy defeat and the scare on the road, Gallants are determined to refocus.
Durban City, meanwhile, are looking to recover from three straight losses, with coach Gavin Hunt urging his young squad to stay composed. City are coming off the back of a last-gasp defeat to Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.
“We can’t dwell on it. We have to pick ourselves up and go again,” Hunt said.
City are in ninth position with 15 points from 11 matches, while Gallants are one below in tenth with 13 points after 11 matches.
Wednesday’s clash now brings together a City side desperate to stabilize and a Gallants team grateful simply to be on the pitch.