Limpopo ABC Motsepe League 2024 Nedbank Cup fixture
By: Refilwe Sebola
This weekend, the Limpopo ABC Motsepe League’s Nedbank Cup preliminary stage will progress with the knockout stage of the competition, aiming to determine the semifinal candidates for the provincial championship.
Mpheni Defenders, a consistent performer in the competition, is among the favorites to secure provincial championship this season after last year provincial winners, Madritas of venda, lost their status to rightful owners Black Leopards.
The competition format has grouped teams according to their respective league streams, with matches set to take place at various stadiums. Following last weekend’s games, each stream now consists of eight teams divided into two groups of four.
This weekend, knockout matches will be played to determine the four group winners in each stream, ultimately leading to the two stream winners who will advance to the final to determine the provincial ABC Motsepe league representative. The provincial winner will then compete against the winner from the Hollywood Bets league to determine the ultimate provincial representative.
The upcoming matchups include Munaca versus Nkowankowa Continental and Musina United against Mpheni Defenders in group A of stream A. In group B of stream A, United Artist will face Thlothlokwe Golden Syrup, while Winnerspark will compete against Vondwe X1 Bullets. These games will be held at Xikokwana Stadium.
In-stream B group A, Mohlabile United will contend with Sunrise, and Tubatse United will confront City Motors. Moreover, Royal Pirates will compete against Mighty, and Mokopane PJ Stars will take on PNS Academy in group B.
Last weekend’s results and the full fixture for this week are as follows:
Results:* Munaca 2 – 1 Tzaneen United
* Musina United vs Black Leopards (Black Leopards players not registered)
*Selwane White Vultures vs United Artist (White Vultures failed to produce cards)
* Winnerspark 1 – 0 Maruleng Celtics
Stream B Results:
* Mohlabile United 1 – 0 Ditlou
*Tubatse United 1 – 0 Eleven Fast Tigers
* Royal Pirates 3 – 1 The Dolphins
*Mokopane PJ Stars 0 – 0 Lebash (PJ Stars won 3-1 on penalties)