This weekend promises to be a busy one for teams affiliated with the Limpopo Stream of the ABC Motsepe League. The Makhado Show Grounds will be the place to be on Saturday afternoon when it hosts the highly anticipated clash between Munaca FC and Mpheni Defenders. Both teams are strong contenders for the league title.
A defeat for Defenders on Saturday could severely dent their promotion hopes. Last weekend, they dropped crucial points to Black Leopards, who edged them 3-2. Defenders also faced Vondwe XI Bullets at the Makonde Stadium on Wednesday, but the results were unavailable at the time of our going to press. Meanwhile, Munaca are second on the log with 24 points.
Musina United are preparing for a tough battle against Maruleng Celtic at the Musina Old Mine Stadium. As dark horses in the title race, Musina United are third on the log, just two points behind Munaca FC.
Fresh from their victory over Mpheni Defenders last Sunday, Black Leopards face another tricky challenge on Saturday when they visit United Artists at the Makhuvha Stadium. Maanda Makhado and Muhluri Hlungwani are key players to watch in the Artists' camp.
Vondwe XI Bullets will be on the road, aiming to collect more points against Tlhotlhokwe Golden Syrup at the Lulekani Stadium in Phalaborwa. Golden Syrup have struggled this season and are yet to win a league match. They have managed just three points from 14 games.
Other fixtures are: Nkowankowa Continentals vs Winners Park; Tzaneen United vs White Vultures; Mighty FC vs The Dolphins FC; Eleven Fast Tigers vs Ditlou FC Caps.