The Citizens, in seventh place with two matches to play, are fighting to end their season in the top-eight.

They take on the 15th-placed Natal Rich Boyz this weekend ahead of their final league encounter away to Champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Tickets for their last home clash will be funded by the players, the club has reported.

On 39 points, with two games to play, Eric Tinkler's side, who have won just one of their 12 league games in 2024, could still potentially end in fourth place, if other results go their way, or they could drop down as low as 12th.

Chairman John Comitis announced the news on Thursday.

He said in a video message on social media: "Hi Citizens, I want to take this opportunity to thank all the fans out there for having supported this club for the years that have gone by, but especially the season despite of the situation we find ourselves in today.

"We turned the corner in 2023 as number two on the log, thinking that we're going to have a strong finish into the end of the season, and disappointingly, we've gone almost completely without a win – one win in 11 games.

"That's not acceptable by any standards of this club. The fans need to be applauded for continuing to support this club. Despite of this form.

"Everybody's under pressure here, I can assure you, but the most important is that we've had a meeting with discuss with the players. And as a token of appreciation to the fans and the ongoing support, the players have decided to fund your tickets effectively.

"So our home game, our last home game is completely free. And it's a thank you in a token of appreciation to our loyal fans. And that means that you need to go get your ticket from TicketPro online, or either at the office at Green Marketplace. There's going to be limited tickets available.

"We'd like you to still support us in the last game. Hopefully we have a strong finish. We finish in the top four or five not the best of our seasons, but I can promise you, a lot of things are getting planned for the new season and hopefully we'll see you at the game against Richards Bay.

"Thank you."

Cape Town City offer free entry to fans for final home game