Reigning champions CAPS United returns to action on Sunday afternoon when they host title chasers Ngezi Platinum Stars at Rufaro.
The encounter promises to be a potential blockbuster as the outcome will have an effect for both teams on the log standings. Makepekepe has found their touch of late having collected seven points in the last three matches. However they are still trying to find immunity from relegation as they are holed on third from bottom.
What will bring smile to the troubled giants is the impressive head to head statistics against their opponents. Ngezi are still to register a win over CAPS. Nonetheless, the visitors’ recent form will boost their confidence ahead of this clash. Madamburo have a winning streak of four matches.
They are second on league table with 43 points.
Fullback Ronald Pfumbidzai could be his last game for the Green Machine as he will be joining ABSA Premiership side Bloemfontein Celtic.
At Gibbo, FC Platinum will need to collect maximum points in order to keep their title hopes away from fading. This will not come easily as they will face Triangle United. The Sugar Boys have been unpredictable of late. Their inconsistency won’t count as they might bring a shock upset to their rivals. Somehow, they are still to win a match against Pure Platinum Play since 2014.
Meanwhile, Shabanie Mine have gone for four matches without a win. The hosts ZPC Kariba who bounced back to winning ways when they dispatched giants Highlanders 2-0 at Nyamhunga. The Chinda Boys are still to register a win on their rivals. Forward Admire Dzumbunu will not play in the clash as he is on suspension.
Matches between Dynamos vs Howmine and Highlanders vs Tsholotsho have been postponedto a later date. Also a clash between Hwange and Bantu Rovers was suspended and will be played on a date to be advised.
Fixtures
Sunday August 20
CAPS United vs Ngezi Platinum Stars Rufaro Stadium 15:00
Triangle United vs FC Platinum Ghibho Stadium 15:00
Shabanie Mine vs ZPC Kariba Maglas Stadium 15:00
Howmine vs Dynamos (Postponed)
Highlanders vs Tsholotsho (Postponed)
Hwange vs Bantu Rovers (Postponed)
