Only one game remain for Tingwenyama

Evidence Mahlalela

It’s been a very long and tough season for Mbombela United more especially the second round. 28 games are nor child’s play, the Mbombela boys have experienced many difficulties in the second round hence they should just look back and take a deep breath, after staying firm and managed to keep the number one spot no matter the circumstances. This is a team that managed to keep the number one spot since their third game of the season; this means Mbombela has been the log leaders in 25 games however one of the 28 games no longer count following points deduction due to MP Highlanders being ruled out of the ABC Motsepe 2014/15 season for certain reasons. The deprivation of MP Highlanders means instead of 30 games there will be 28 games this season.

United will host their biggest competitor of all times, Phiva Young Stars on the afternoon of the 30^th of May at Kanyamazane Stadium. Phiva is the same team that is heating up things for the log leaders on second position. The two are separated by five point’s gap while Phiva has a game in hand. The wonders of football will never cease to amaze, it has now become 5 points when it used or was initially 15 points, if it was Pitso Mosimane’s case he would have said “it’s not about how you start it but how you end it” that’s what he said when Mamelodi Sundowns clinched the 2013/14 league title right in the palm of Kaizer Chief’s hands. It has just been few months back after the first round derby which obviously went well for United as they were the victorious side with a 1-0 win. Phiva was beaten at its own game and this didn’t seat well for them so they are out for revenge this time around. Though united is reluctant of a loss especially at their home ground. The log leaders have lost only one game to East High Academy in the second round while Phiva have lost 3 games.

Phiva will be out to make history because they are very determine to beat United which is something they have never had luck of in the history of Vodacom league now known as ABC Motsepe league. Phiva will host East High Academy a week before the derby while United will have no game. The log leaders are currently in 68 points while Phiva hold 63 points. Phiva needs to win their game against East High to keep their promotional play offs dream alive if not they will forever remain in the dream land. A lose or draw will simply mean United have clinched the title. A win for the chasers will just bring nothing but a very emotional and frustrating ending because they will be both fighting for number one spot on the last game, which is the ticket to the promotional play offs and if possibly it’s NFD next season.