Kaizer Chiefs begin their quest to finish second in the PSL with a tough home fixture against Stellenbosch.
The Glamour Boys have bounced back nicely in recent weeks but perhaps were not thrilled with the timing of the international break.
The one good thing to cling to during the disruption is that no players were forced to travel for Bafana Bafana duty. They should be fresh and raring to go.
Unfortunately, influential midfielder Yusuf Maart will be sidelined through suspension after picking up one too many yellows.
The race for second starts on 1 April – and that’s no first of the month joke.
It starts with SuperSport United (39 points) leading the way, followed by Chiefs and Pirates on 37 and outsiders Cape Town City on 33.
Chiefs play four of their final seven games at home, but meet SuperSport and Cape Town City in the last two, which could lead to a massive scrap for the runner-up spot in the closing weeks.
Chiefs have won three in a row in the league but meet Stellies, who are easily one of the form sides.
The visitors have an excellent midfield, many of whom have been linked with a move to Amakhosi, and have won four of their last five league games. The draw in that run was against runaway champions Sundowns.
The guests will be looking to throw a huge spanner in the race for second. Can Chiefs avoid disaster?