It remains to be seen whether Black Leopards will rise to the occasion and beat Vasco da Gama when they meet in their National First Division League match at the Thohoyandou Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

Leopards started the season on a high note, but their performance has been deteriorating time after time. The Thohoyandou outfit lost their fourth match in a row last weekend. Santos beat them 2-1 in Cape Town.

Leopards are lying in the 10th spot on the log after their recent poor results. Da Gama are two steps below Lidoda Duvha on the latest league log. According to Leopards’ assistant coach, Mr Mongezi Bobe, his side has a score to settle with Vasco da Gama. Da Gama beat Leopards 3-2 in their Nedbank Cup KO competition match at the Thohoyandou Stadium five months ago.

When asked about their state of readiness for the game, Bobe stated that his charges were ready for the game, except for Jonathan King and their number one goalkeeper, Avhashoni Tshinuna. Tshinuna was carried off the field during their game against Highlands Park at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Wednesday and is still nursing a knee injury. Lebohang Mabotja and Marks Munyai will do the job in the absence of King.

Moroka Swallows will host Witbank Spurs at the Dobsonville Stadium, while Amazulu and Highlands Park will meet at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban.

Cape Town All Stars and Mbombela United will lock horns at the Athlone Stadium, while FC Cape Town and Santos will meet at the NNK Rugby Stadium in their Cape Town derby. Royal Eagles will pay a visit to Mthatha Bucks at the Mthatha Stadium.

The match between African Warriors and Thanda Royal Zulu will be played at the Charles Mopedi Stadium in Phutaditshaba and Milano United will entertain Baroka FC at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.