Thlothlokwe Golden Syrup team.
By: Refilwe Sebola
ABC Motsepe league newcomers Thlothlokwe Golden Syrup team owner, Brown Moremi, believes his side has the necessary quality to compete with Tzaneen United, despite “Lebapola’s” impressive performance last season.
The two sides are set to meet in the opening game of the season this Saturday at the Westfalia sports ground.
Moremi, who has retained the core of the team that won the playoffs, has expressed confidence in his team, stating that his players have previously competed against most of Tzaneen United’s squad in tournaments. “We know most of Tzaneen United’s players because my players have faced them before in tournaments. We are capable of matching them pound for pound,” he said.
Syrup will rely on key players such as Matome “Rakhale” Sekhwela, Christopher “Kaka” Moremi, Walky Ngobeni, and Khumbula Masia to lead them to their first victory of the season. They had a good preseason preparation, including a 3-1 victory in a friendly game against ABC Motsepe league Stream B side, Sunrise. In the Nedbank Cup, they held a strong United Artist team to a 1-1 draw but lost 3-1 in the penalty shootout.
However, Tzaneen United, despite losing some key players and a coach, is still a formidable team that should not be underestimated. During the previous season, they consistently performed well, winning games convincingly and suffering only one defeat. With a new coach Oruel Sambo at the helm, they will also seek to make a lasting impact in their first league game.
Here is the full fixture for the ABC Motsepe league this weekend:
– Mpheni Defenders vs Winnerspark
– Munaca vs Vondwe X1 Bullets
– Musina United vs Selwane White Vultures
– Nkowankowa Continental vs United Artist
– Thlothlokwe Golden Syrup vs Tzaneen United
All games start at 15:00.
Stream B fixture (Friday, 11 October):
– Ditlou FC vs The Dolphins
– Mighty vs P & S Academy
– Mohlabile United vs Mokopane PJ Stars FC
– City Motors vs Tubatse United
Saturday, 12 October:
– Eleven Fast Tigers vs SunRise
– Lebash vs Royal Pirates