Stern test for revitalised Leopard
Fixture:
Mbabane Highlanders vs Royal Leopard
MBABANE – A fast and improving Royal Leopard side eye high-flying Mbabane Highlanders’ big scalp, when the two sides meet in an exciting MTN Premier League clash this weekend.
This highlight of the week is between two teams that have shown in their past MTN Premier League games that their encounters are not to be missed.
Highlanders were able to break the Leopard curse in what was Solly Luvhengo’s first match for the club over a month ago, in what turned out to be an exciting match, where Highlanders won 3-2 at a packed Mavuso Sports Centre. The win was Highlanders’ first over Leopard in the league in eight games.
Defeated
The last time Highlanders had defeated the police side was in the 2016/17 season, where they won by a solitary goal and the black and white outfit will look to complete a league double over Leopard. On paper, Edwin Matsebula’s men have a slight edge over the Solly Luvhengo team that has shown this season that they have a clear mission of pushing log leaders to the last day in the MTN Premier League season. After a disastrous start to the season,
Leopard seem to be slowly shaking the monkey off their backs.
Maestro
In enterprising midfielder maestro Junior Magagula, the police side have a grenade and there is also Kelvin Kunene who continues to display top shelf football for Leopard in the middle of the park. The experienced duo of Mlamuli Msibi and Skhumbuzo Magagula give
Highlanders: Fabrice Mopina, Musa Dlamini, Siwakhile Shongwe
Leopard: Junior Magagula, Thabiso Monkenkoane, Muzi Dlamini 2022/2023 season
First round
Highlanders 3-2 Leopard
2021/2022 season
15/05/22 Highlanders 1-1 Leopard 03/02/22 Leopard 2-0 Highlanders
2020/2021 season
10/06/21 Highlanders 1-2 Leopard 13/12/20 Leopard 2-2 Highlanders
2019/2020 season
01/03/20 Highlanders 0-3 Leopard 09/10/19 Leopard 1-0 Highlanders
them more attacking options.
Thabiso Monkenkoane and skipper Muzi Dlamini have also proved to be players for the big stage. Highlanders were without players like Mpendulo Tfomo and Philani Mkhonto in their 2-1 win over Madlenya last week at Mayaluka Stadium, but Coach Luvhengo still had depth.
The likes of grafter Siwakhile Shongwe, new signing in sturdy centre back Mandla Palma, and Sisekelo Matsenjwa have hit top form to ensure the capital city giants stay in the hunt for the 2022/2023 league title.While both teams boasting a galaxy of stars, we take a look of some of the players who might prove influential on the day.
Gross motor skills - running, catching, throwing. Impacts coordination and balance.
All the running keeps weight at a healthy level, increase in stamina and strength.
Social skills - Helps them learn the value of seeing someone else’s perspective.
Builds self-confidence - Learning a new skill will boost their self-esteem.
Mental well-being - Reduces stress levels, release of happy hormones and an increase in their focus.
Jabulile Academy
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