Black Leopards host Baroka in crucial relegation battle

LIMPOPO – Black Leopards face a must-win encounter on Saturday if they want to avoid relegation at the end of the season. The Thohoyandou-based side will host Baroka FC in a Motsepe Foundation Championship clash at Thohoyandou Stadium.

The match is expected to be tense, with both teams fighting for survival and every point proving crucial. Leopards need maximum points to move out of the relegation danger zone and ease pressure in their camp. Leopards currently sit 16th on the log with 10 points, while Baroka are just two points ahead on 12 points, making the encounter a classic six-pointer. A win for either side could significantly alter their fortunes in the relegation battle.

Leopards coach Mabhuti Khanyeza remains confident that his team will avoid the drop. He has assured supporters that the side will climb out of danger before the season concludes. “We will not be relegated,” Khanyeza has insisted, expressing belief in his squad’s ability to turn things around. Leopards, however, will have little room for excuses should they fail to collect all three points, as pressure continues to mount following a difficult run of results.

Meanwhile, Venda Football Academy (VFA) are also in action this weekend, travelling to face Gomora on Friday. VFA head coach Clinton Larsen is confident his side will claim maximum points, saying team spirit is high following their recent victory. Larsen believes he has found a winning combination and has set his sights on collecting all available points in the remaining fixtures.