The mighty Banyana Banyana are currently in Gqeberha defending their COSAFA Cup title after dominating in Lagos and claiming the inaugural edition of the Aisha Buhari Cup in style, beating top-ranked African nations, Ghana (3-0), and Nigeria (4-2).
Although, Hollywoodbets Super League action will commence with Sundowns hosting Bloemfontein Celtic and Tsunami Queens up against a resurgent Golden Ladies outfit on Saturday, while Ma-Indies and Richmond United square off in Limpopo on Sunday.
Saturday 2 October
Mamelodi Sundowns 1/6
Draw 5/1
Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies 10/1
(15:00)
The Brazilians are heavily-fancied to claim maximum points at the Lucas Moripe Stadium this Saturday when Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies come to town.
At the time of writing, this match is set to be broadcasted live to Mzansi as Phunya Sele Sele aim to avoid the 2-0 defeat they suffered four months ago at Siwelele Park at the hands of Sundowns. Mary Ntsweng put that encounter to bed after curling in a free-kick into the top corner in Bloemfontein.
Asa Rabalo, Karabo Makhurubetshi, Bambanani Mbane, Oratile Mokwena and Melinda Kgadiete are on Banyana Banyana duty for Sundowns, while Celtic forwards Kgaelebane Mohlakoana and Chabana Reitumetse will also be in Gqeberha. The home win is a banker.
Golden Ladies 8/10
Draw 22/10
Tsunami Queens 3/1
(15:00)
The bottom two teams battle it out at the Montshioa Stadium with Golden Ladies hopeful of returning to winning ways after being edged 1-0 by UJ Ladies following back-to-back victories over First Touch FC and Coal City Wizards.
Tsunami Queens come off a 2-0 defeat at home to Ma-Indies, stretching their woeful streak to 11 consecutive losses. Everything points towards coach Fani Motaung’s Golden Ladies making home advantage count in Mafikeng.
Sunday 3 October
Ma-Indies Ladies 12/10
Draw 2/1
Richmond United 2/1
(15:00)
Ma-Indies and Richmond United share the stage on Sunday with both teams setting their sights on leapfrogging their opponents on the log if they manage to earn maximum points. The home side came away from the return fixture with three points, a clean sheet and three goals to their name in a convincing 3-0 win at the Merino Stadium in De Aar.
Ma-Indies are unbeaten in four games with two wins and two draws, while Richmond United have failed to win any of the last six games away from home. The visitors are intent on climbing up the ranks and will put up a fight but my money is on Ma-Indies in this clash.
TREBLE @ 7/2
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Win 1/6
Golden Ladies Win 8/10
Ma-Indies Ladies Win 12/10
Written by Bryan Naicker