Herbert Rachuene
Black Leopards will resume their quest for automatic promotion in the Premier Soccer League on Saturday, during the first leg of the National First Division (NFD) Play-offs against the coastal stream champions Vasco Da Gama.
The encounter will take place at Tshifulanani Stadium in Venda and kick-off is billed for 15:30.
General Manager for Black Leopards, Sam Khaphape said they are happy that they will be playing their first leg at home.
"This is an important game for us and the people of this province. All the players are available for selection, we will ensure that we win the game with more than 4 goals to unsettle them ahead of the last leg," Khaphape said.
The last leg of the play-offs will be played in Parrow Park in Cape Town on 6 March.
Leopards’ striker Joseph Lekata, who has had memorable season, says he is looking forward to the Saturday match.
"Vasco is a good team, very competitive and technically disciplined, but I can assure you that we will emerge victorious come Saturday," said Lekata.