Richards Bay seek momentum shift in high-stakes Derby against Durban City

Richards Bay FC host Durban City on Sunday at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex in a clash layered with recent history, rising pressure, and a burning desire for redemption. The two sides met just a few weeks ago in the Carling Knockout, where Richards Bay dumped City out of the tournament in a controlled, disciplined performance. That result briefly tilted the psychological advantage towards the Rich Boys, but Sunday's Betway Premiership meeting arrives with a different feel -- and with local bragging rights back on the line. Richards Bay enter the fixture sitting 11th on the Betway Premiership table with 13 points, while newcomers Durban City continue to impress in seventh place on 18 points. The gap is small but meaningful; a home win for the Rich Boys would tighten the mid-table pack and ease growing concerns around consistency. Form remains the biggest hurdle facing co-coaches Ronnie Gabriel and Papi Zothwane. Richards Bay have managed only one win in their last five outings in all competitions, registering two draws and two defeats in a period defined by missed chances and late lapses.