The two sides have experienced contrasting fortunes since the league started, with GU showing early intentions while their rivals, Rollers had a slow start. Until last Saturday when they hammered FC Satmos 4-1, Rollers had failed to reproduce the performance that saw them win the league title twice in a row.
The Reds will be without two of their best performers this season, Mandla Mgadla and Alphonso Modisaotsile who received their marching orders during the 2-1 victory over TAFIC last Saturday. Mgadla has shown tremendous improvement this season by not only beating opponents through speed and trickery but has also scored crucial goals for GU. Modisaotsile on the other hand has fitted like a glove in The Reds' midfield following his transfer from TAFIC at the start of the season. Their absence could give Rollers the edge especially on the wings where Mgadla is expected to keep either Edwin Olerile or Simisani Mathumo on the back foot. The two Rollers full backs often pose danger going forward. It will be interesting to see former teammates at Uniao Flamengo Santos, Mogakolodi Ngele, Thato Bolweleng and Bakang Moeng facing each other for the first time. When Ngele and Bolweleng moved to Rollers, Moeng crossed over to GU. An interesting battle is anticipated in the middle of the park where Ofentse Nato and possibly Tshepo Molefe will face Lawrence Majawa and Ntesang Simanyana. Simanyana moved from GU to Rollers at the start of the season.
