Teams fight to get into the SAB League
Only four football teams are left in Nkomazi's promotional league play-offs for this year's SAB League, following a second round of matches over the weekend.
The Nkomazi Local Football Assocation (NKLFA) hosts their league every year to decide which teams get promoted to the SAB League. It is a tough competition as 314 teams in 21 streams are in the running.
At the end of the season, only the champions of the various streams compete in the play-offs. The two teams that end up in the finals will automatically be promoted to the SAB League and their participation fee paid by the NKLFA.
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On Saturday, at KaMaqhekeza Stadium, Bonchfontein Rovers started the day off with a match against Magogeni Try Again. After a two-goal draw, the Rovers won with five penalties to four.
Mzinti Young Waves and Block C Eleven Stars were evenly matched, but the former won with one goal to zero after Eleven Stars’ defender received a red card.
Driekoppies’ Shongwe Highlanders beat Block B Manchester United by four goals to zero.
Jeppes Reef Cobra won against Dludluma Albany City with eight penalties to seven after a goalless draw.
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The eight winning teams faced one another in the quarter-finals at KaMaqhekeza Stadium on Sunday. In the first match, Boschfontein Rovers were beaten by Mzinti Young Waves with three goals to one.
Langeloop Makhundu were also eliminated after a 3-2 loss against Buffelspruit Home Defenders.
Sibange Young Bucks are still fighting their way to the top after a hard-won 1-0 victory against Dludluma Albany City.
Driekoppies Shongwe Highlanders are also still in the running after defeating Mafambisa United with 3-2.
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The semi-finals and final matches will all be played at Driekoppies Stadium tomorrow (Saturday).
At 09:00 Sibange Young Bucks will face Driekoppies Shongwe Highlanders, followed at 11:00 by Buffelspruit Home Defenders versus Mzinti Young Waves.
The teams will be able to rest while Ligwalagwala FM Masters face Shongwe Stream Masters in a friendly match.
The final match between the winners of the morning’s two matches is set to take place at 15:00, followed by an awards ceremony.
