If judging by its current trail of successes, Mamelodi Sundowns are tipped to pip Bidvest Wits during MTN8 final set to be played at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

But the tables could be turned upside down because Wits are no walk-overs, also judging from their consistency during last season ending second in league standings as they breathed down the neck of Sundowns that won the title.

Currently they are the joint leaders on the log with four games played. Sundowns, on the other hand, have not rested since last season and this past weekend qualified for the CAF Champions league finals when they beat Zambian club, Zesco United 3-2 aggregate on home ground. One should envy the strength and energy of the team that possess the deadliest combinations on all sides, be it at the back, midfield.

Players to watch out for include Khama Billiat, Thabo Nthethe and Percy Tau. Thulani Hlatshwayo has always been a pillar of strength for the team and has seen it fit that he steers their forces to maintain their consistency. With Wits, the game is not over yet until the referee blows the last whistle.

At every moment they will keep the opposition on their feet and toes, to be precise. Watch out, even if they do not have much silverware in their cupboards, Saturday can turn out to be their lucky day if their ancestors will choose to reward them for the good and consistent hard work on the field of play.

It is anyone’s game on Saturday, all that soccer fans can expect is an entertaining game full of sparks and breath-taking saves from the two goalkeepers and of course, there certainly will be set pieces and spectacular goals. Kick-off time is at 17:00 and tickets are already on sale countrywide, but this time they are not available through Computicket, but through Ticketpros and will cost from R40 to R80, according to the stadium management’s Mthuthuzeli Qamba.

He, however, has announced that tickets in the Lowveld are available at Edgars, Jet, CNA and at Choppies in Komatipoort, Malalane and Middelburg. CNA stores are available in Mbombela, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge, Elukwatini, Hazyview and Lydenburg. Edgars Active Stores are available in Mbombela, Thulamahashe, Tonga and White River Square. Edgars Connect Stores are available in Acornhoek and Blue Hazy.

Jet Stores are situated at I’langa Mall Mbombela, Acornhoek, Riverside Mall, Samsung stores both at I’langa and Riverside malls will also sell tickets. There will be a park-and-ride facility at the following places: Riverside Mall next to the Government Complex, Lowveld Showgrounds, Valencia Park and Buscor terminus, where there will be no parking in the CBD. Suites are also available at R950 per seat with a local bar and another package of R1 450 per seat plus an international bar setting. || mtn8 || bh-mtn8 – ida