Woza Nazo David v Goliath rivalry to heat up Rustenburg

Rustenburg/ Phokeng – Rustenburg will host the second Absa Premiership David v Goliath rivalry fixture of the Woza Nazo series between Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates, scheduled for the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday, 27 January. 

As both teams gear up for this Woza Nazo David v Goliath rivalry fixture, the hosts, Dikwena find themselves bottom of the log after a challenging start to the 2017/18 Absa Premiership campaign with a consistent run of victories hard to come by while the Buccaneers, who have started the New Year brightly, have taken strides in the Absa Premiership title race.    
  
When it comes to a David v Goliath fixture, it doesn’t get bigger than this.  Stars may have enjoyed some trophy success against Pirates in recent seasons, but while the Soweto giants are one of the biggest clubs in Africa, Stars have battled to shake their “small team” status. Pirates enjoy far greater support and have a longer history having also won 33 trophies compared to Stars’ three pieces of silverware. 

In 29 meetings in the Absa Premiership competition, the visitors from Soweto have won 14 to just two successes for Dikwena, with 13 draws. Stars will have to be on their giant-killing display to prevent Pirates from winning their 9th game from their last 14 visits to Royal Bafokeng.    

Woza Nazo, meaning ‘Bring it On’ is Absa’s brand campaign from the 2017/18 season which draws on the loyalty and passion that players and supporters have for the sport and for their teams, and encourages us all to up our game and strive for the excellence. This is one of the ways Absa wants to use football to make a lasting and positive impact in everyone touched by the beautiful game.  

On match day, supporters can once again look forward to the opportunity to Kick for R1 million and will be rewarded for their support and passion for the beautiful game through the unique Absa Red Ticket Zone access experience inside the Royal Bafokeng stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Kgalaletso Tlhoaele, Provincial Head of Business Banking, North West says: “This Woza Nazo rivalry is incredibly exciting for us. We want to continue profiling the David vs Goliath Rivalries like this one and elevate such fixtures to being one of the greatest in the Absa Premiership and in the continent in the years to come and there’s no better way than through this Woza Nazo campaign. The Platinum Stars and Orlando Pirates David vs Goliath game will bring excitement to the city of Rustenburg engaging activations as we create huge excitement in the build-up to the game right up until match day.”

 Absa will be rewarding fans and customers for their loyalty in the Absa brand and the game through unique and unforgettable experiences. Fans are encouraged to arrive at the Royal Bafokeng stadium early stand a chance to be a millionaire at the end of the Absa Premiership season through the Kick for a Million competition to take place at halftime. 

Absa Red Ticket Zone
Absa Red Ticket Zone access on match day, sees Absa reward loyal customers and football supporters with unique and unforgettable experiences around the beautiful game. Football fans will have an opportunity to receive an Absa Red Ticket from the Woza Nazo activations taking place around Rustenburg from Monday, 22 January until Friday, 26 January. The Absa Red Ticket pass includes a bundle of exclusive Absa Premiership experiences such as branded merchandise, food, refreshments and block-booked premium seating at a unique, Absa Red Ticket Zone grandstand at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

Kick for a Million

• On match day, fans will stand a chance to compete for the Absa Kick for a Million match day cash prize of R5, 000.00.
• Six fans, three from each David & Goliath rival team, will be brought onto the pitch at halftime to kick against former professional goalkeeper TBC in a sudden death competition until there is only one winner.
• Each participant will receive a R1, 000 cash prize and the winner of the round on the day will take home R 5, 000. The winner will then automatically become one of the 10 finalists who will Kick for a Million at the Absa Premiership trophy handover match in May 2018
• The ten successful winners from the ten rivalry matches will travel to the Absa Premiership trophy handover match where they get to Kick for a Million against a goalkeeping legend until there is only one winner, who will take home R1 million

Playmakers, on behalf of ABSA, press release: 17 January 2018