The much-anticipated opening matches of the ABC Foundation Soccer Tournament will take place at Khubvi Benjie's Grounds this weekend. The tournament was officially launched at a ceremony held at The Sands Conference Centre in Shadani on Saturday, 26 July.
Four matches are scheduled for Saturday, with another four lined up for Sunday.
Saturday's programme kicks off with a clash between Mbodi Pull Together and Matangari Rising Stars. Thohoyandou Bayern Munich will face Napoli FC shortly afterwards. The standout fixture of the day is the 13:00 showdown between Thengwe Flying Peace and Thohoyandou Manchester Flying Stars.
Later in the afternoon, Rabali Pull Together will take on ABC FC in a match dubbed the "final before the final." Pull Together recently represented the Safa Vhembe Regional League in the provincial promotional playoffs held at Mahwelereng Stadium in Mokopane last weekend. However, the team from the Nzhelele Valley fell short during the two-day event.
ABC FC should not be underestimated, having represented Stream I2 in last month's regional promotional playoffs.
Sunday's action begins with Mulodi Freedom Birds taking on Univen FC. Sambandou United Professional are preparing for a tough encounter against FC Basel, with kick-off scheduled for 11:00.
Eagles United will meet SMSA FC shortly after midday. SMSA are considered dark horses and potential title contenders. The final match of the day will see Matanda Rockers face Manamani Blue Birds later in the afternoon.