A miracle will not be enough to save Black Leopards from the relegation axe. This follows after the team that were once the pride of Limpopo, experienced one of their worst weeks ever.

They lost two important Premier League matches, conceded seven goals and scored only one and dropped to the tail of the PSL log with only 23 points from 27 matches. With only three matches left on their league programme, it is nearly impossible for them to continue playing in the the elite league next season. They have a mountain to climb as they must play Orlando Pirates (away), Mamelodi Sundowns (home) and Free State Stars (away) before their league activities come to an end.

Leopards lost 1-3 to the University of Pretoria at the Peter Mokaba stadium last Saturday and suffered a 0-4 defeat at the hands of Amazulu at the Princess Magogo stadium in Durban on Wednesday evening.

The Zulus made their intentions clear from the onset. They initiated some dangerous moves from the middle of the park, thus forcing the visitors to play defensive football. Moses Kwena brought down Bongani Ndulula after two minutes and the Eastern Cape referee, Mr Lwandile Mfiki, awarded a penalty to Amazulu. Ndulula scored from the penalty spot.

Leopards continued to fumble within their own half. Goodman Dlamini scored in the 6th minute, following a defensive error by Victor Kamuka. Lidoda Duvha were reduced to ten men in the 34th minute. Their playmaker, Dunga Munganga, was given his marching orders following an infringement to Stanly Kgatla. Bongani Ndulula completed his brace on the stroke of half time to bring the half time score to 3-0.

Njambulo Manana of Amazulu was warned with a card for wasting time in the 54th minute.

Thokozani Mshengu scored Amazulu’s fourth in the 80th minute. Leopards introduced Abbas Amidu for Mongezi Bobe two minutes later.