G. Mamba on brink of E100k prize
RANGERS FC VS GREEN MAMBA AT KING SOBHUZA II MEMORIAL STADIUM, 3:30PM BABANE – Defending MTN champions Green Mamba will aim for a victory against Rangers today, with the E100 000 ‘carrot’ prize on the line.
As the Ernest Mavuso side prepare to face off against Rangers, they face a challenging task, having failed to secure a victory against their opponents in their two previous matches.
Despite being the favourites, the Correctional Services side will need to overcome their past struggles against Rangers, who have had a solid season so far. The Ernest Mavuso-coached side currently sits atop the league standings with 26 points, having scored eight goals in their last two games against Madlenya FC and Nsingizini Hotspurs.
Rangers, on the other hand currently sits on the 10th spot in the standings, will be looking to turn their fortunes around and pull off an upset against the log leaders. Having gone three games without a win in the league, Rangers will be determined to reverse their recent struggles.
As the defending league champions, Green Mamba will enter the match determined to maintain their winning streak and build on their impressive form. With Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa leading
MKEY FACTORS
2021/2022 Season Rangers 1-1G.Mamba G.Mamba 1-1 Rangers KEY PLAYERS Rangers – Sambulo ‘Masoso’ Simelane, Mpilonhle Khumalo, Albert Sikhosane, Mduduzi Mngometulu
Green Mamba – Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa, Njabulo ‘Magwegwe’ Magagula, Mthunzi Mkhontfo
the scorers chart with 11 goals and other talented players such as Njabulo ‘D4D’ Ndlovu, Mthunzi Mkhontfo, Njabulo ‘Mazza’ Tfwala and Njabulo ‘Magwegwe’ Magagula, Green Mamba possess a formidable attacking force that can overwhelm any defence.
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However, despite being the underdogs, Rangers cannot be underestimated, as they have proven their ability to cause upsets having won against top teams like Manzini Wanderers and Young Buffaloes.
With players like Sambulo ‘Masoso’ Simelane, Mpilonhle Khumalo, Albert Sikhosane and Mduduzi Mngometulu, Rangers have a team that can pose a threat to Green Mamba’s defence, which has conceded just nine goals from 11 games.
With only one game remaining after this match, Green Mamba will be focused on claiming the lucrative first round incentive that was won by rivals Young Buffaloes last season and cement their pole position.
However, to do so, they must overcome their previous struggles against Rangers outfit side. The game is set to be a battle of attack versus defence, as Green Mamba’s offense will face off against Rangers’ sturdy backline marshalled by Albert Sikhosane.