Pirates take survival fight to G. Mamba
the ‘Black Bull’, who boast sharp shooter Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa were humbled by 0-1 score line by today’s visitors.
The latter are deep into the drop zone and are under pressure to claim Highlanders’ big scalp in order to live to see another day.
The return of South Africa-born Humphrey Mlwane to assist the Raymond Dlamini-led technical bench may be what the doctor ordered in their survival bid.
MHEAD-TO-HEAD:
MTN LEAGUE 2019/2020
RECENT MATCHES: Highlanders 2-1 Malanti 2021/2022 First Round 2018/2019
Malanti 0-2 Highlanders Highlanders 0-1 Malanti 2020/2021 Malanti 1-2 Highlanders Highlanders 0-1 Malanti G.Mamba 2-1 Pirates Malanti 0-1 Highlanders Pirates 0-2 G. Mamba
GR. MAMBA VS MONENI PIRATES AT MAYALUKA STADIUM (2PM)
BABANE – Moneni Pirates’ bid continues when they visit Green Mamba in Big Bend.
This is one of three fixtures that were abandoned in the past week due to the dramatic weather conditions. Before the proceedings were brought to a halt by inclememt weather conditions, Green Mamba were on course to avenge the 1-2 first round defeat.
They were 2-0 up, courtesy of Banele ‘Banny’ Mdluli’s strikes. It is a completely new challenge at a different venue. The cancelled game was played at the Prince of Wales Sports Ground in Mbabane.
Pressure
All the pressure will be on the visitors, as they are only three points and a place above the drop zone on 25 points. The need for the ‘Sea Robbers’ to
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Recent matches: 2021/2022 First Round
Pirates 2-1 G.Mamba
2020/2021
Pirates 0-2 G.Mamba G.Mamba 2-1 Pirates
2019/2020
Pirates 1-0 G.Mamba
stay clear of danger cannot be overstated if they are serious about avoiding the repeat of the 2015 ‘disaster’.
Eighth-placed Green Mamba, on the other hand, will still be minus suspended skipper, Banele ‘Makonese’ Dlamini, but they have enough ammunition to do the job.
The league title is no longer within reahc, but there is still more to play for. They have a realistic chance of finishing fifth to get a share of the league prize money. Prizes in the league are only for the top six.