This weekend marks the commencement of the league activities for the new soccer season. All eyes will be on the match between the newly promoted Joe’s Express FC and Dynamos FC. Joe’s Express gained promotion to the higher division through the respected way of making the grade in the provincial promotional play-offs last month.

It is the same team of Dynamos who were campaigning in the National First Division last season. Joe’s Express will pin their hopes on their strikers, Lenox Mabila and Thembisani Nevhulamba, while Dakalo Ratshitanga is expected to distribute some defence-splitting moves from the middle of the park.  The match will be staged at the Malamulele Stadium, starting at 13:00.

The other match that will be played at the same venue will be between Rospa United and Winners Park FC. Winners Park must keep a close eye on the United striker, Mashudu “Tlolo” Mashapha, and the team’s demon midfielder, Ndumeliso Mabulele, or else they will be buried live. This one is scheduled to kick off at 15:00.

Lephalale Young Killers will undertake a journey to Nwamitwa village in the Mopani area. They will play against Mopani Winners Park at the Nwamitwa Dynamos grounds. The Giyani Stadium is expected to be packed to capacity. That is where Giyani Hotspurs will host Ray Pillars. The Tzaneen-based Blue Rocks will be the visitors in their match against the Dolphins.

The match will be staged at the Seshego Stadium in Polokwane. Phungo All Stars will enjoy the home-ground advantage in their match against Modimolle Aces. They will fight for league points at the Makhado (Eltivillas) grounds. Great North FC will have a date with Basel FC at the Seshego Stadium on Sunday. Mighty FC will host Magezi FC at the Peter Mokaba Athletics Stadium this evening, starting at 19:30.