NFD: Weekend preview

Unpredictable, always exciting, the National First Division continues with a full round of fixtures over the next three days.

All matches kick off at 15H30.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Santos v Mthatha Bucks - Athlone Stadium

The action kicks off in the Mother City when the Peoples' Team host Amathol'amnyama. Both sides are on fairly lengthy runs without a victory which should make for an all-action no-holds-barred match as both teams go in search of that elusive victory. In three previous games, there has been a win each and one draw.

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Witbank Spurs v Stellenbosch FC - Sinaba Stadium

Spurs, in fourth, have been in solid form with three wins and a draw from their last five games. Stellenbosch have had their momentum slowed somewhat after drawing their last two matches, but they remain second on the standings.

Royal Eagles v University of Pretoria - Harry Gwala Stadium

Eagles have been in excellent form, with three wins and two draws in their last five taking them to third. Tuks ended a run of four games without a win when they beat Magesi last week - they are 10th on the standings.

Mbombela United v Cape Town All Stars - Kanyamazane Stadium

Mbombela have won two of their last five matches to move to 12th, while Igugu Lekapa are in the relegation zone after going five matches without a win.

Magesi FC v AmaZulu - Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

Magesi are floundering at the foot of the table after six defeats and three draws since their only win of the season. Usuthu are eighth after claiming four points from their last three fixtures.

Real Kings FC v Black Leopards - Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium

Kings are seventh after four draws and a win in their five most recent matches; Lidoda Duvha have slipped to 11th after claiming only two points from the last possible 12.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Thanda Royal Zulu FC v Jomo Cosmos - Umhlathuze Sports Complex

Thanda's recent record reads: D, W, D, W, D; although they still have a five point gap at the summit. Cosmos are fifth, although they have only claimed a point from their last two matches.

Milano United v FC Cape Town - Athlone Stadium

Milano are progressing up the table - they are ninth after winning two of their last three matches. FC Cape Town are in 13th place, they have picked up five points from their last three games. The head-to-head record in this derby reads: two wins each, and four draws.

Suspensions:

AMAZULU: LUNGELO DLAMINI, SIBUSISO MAGAQA

JOMO COSMOS: MXOLISI MACUPHU

MAGESI FC: TEMPTATION CHIWUNGA

MTHATHA BUCKS: MAZWI MNCUBE, THABISO MOKOENA

REAL KINGS FC: S'BONELO KHUBONE