ROYAL LEOPARD AIM TO SKIN HIGHLANDERS ALIVE

MBABANE - In what is sure to be a thrilling encounter, Royal Leopard will square off against a rejuvenated Mbabane Highlanders side in the third week of the 2024/2025 MTN Premier League season.

A showdown between the two teams has historically been a goal fest, with the two sides consistently producing high-scoring encounters since the 2012/2013 season. In a fixture where both teams strive for victory, goals are almost guaranteed, making this match an interesting football for football fans. With Inkunz’emnyama  in fine form and high on confidence following their positive start to the campaign, which saw them draw against Moneni Pirates and secure a win over Rangers midweek, the home side will be eager to make a statement against their fierce rivals and maintain their strong early-season momentum. Meanwhile, Ingwemabalabala has also enjoyed a promising start to the season, securing four points from their opening two fixtures. Mirroring the form of their rivals, Edwin Matsebula’s side kicked off their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Nsingizini Hotspurs, before holding Moneni Pirates to a stalemate in their second outing last week.

With both teams eager to assert their dominance in the league, today’s fixture promises to be a gripping encounter. For the Mbabane giants, the focus will be on their twin strikers Fabrice Mopina and Thabiso Mokenkoane, who both made an immediate impact during their debuts against Rangers. If the pair can replicate their impressive debut performances, they could well prove to be the difference makers in this hotly contested fixture. The Mthunzi Ginindza’s side, new recruits have breathed fresh life into the team, with high hopes also pinned on the likes of Philani ‘Mkasabuli’ Mkhonto, Sphamandla ‘24 Reasons’ Maseko, and the in-form goalkeeper Qiniso ‘Kati’ Nyawo to help stifle the Leopard attack.

With a squad brimming with talent, Royal Leopard will undoubtedly be the team to beat heading into this fixture. Felix ‘Fela’ Badenhorst, Junior ‘Shisa Gesi’ Magagula and Sibonelo ‘Jekwa’ Simelane are just a few of the names on the Leopard roster that could prove pivotal in their quest for victory, giving the visitors the edge in terms of overall firepower. For Highlanders, dealing with the threat of such a potent attacking force will be the key to securing a positive result on home soil. As the teams take to the field, the pressure is on for both sides to deliver a match-winning performance. The ultimate question remains: will Leopard roar to victory, or will the Highlanders soar to a crucial three points?

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