In-form Randburg headlines weekend’s fixtures with Highlands Park clash
Who would’ve thought that a small team, such as Randburg AFC, would headline a round of fixtures in a league with some of Africa’s biggest academies, including Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, SuperSport United, and the School of Excellence?
With five wins on the trot in the Gauteng Development League (GDL), Randburg AFC has earned that position. They’ve forced football fans to sit up and take notice.
Randburg AFC’s victims include Kaizer Chiefs, an in-form Joburg City unit, and the School of Excellence. They’ve picked up an outstanding eight victories in nine games.
They’re in second place on the log, behind only SuperSport United, another team enjoying a superb season, who have lost just once, going down 1-2 to Mamelodi Sundowns a little over a month ago.
This week, Randburg AFC will face one of their toughest tests of the season when they host Highlands Park, the defending back-to-back GDL champions.
The Lions of the North are a well-coached side, and they’re also in search of redemption after dropping points in some of their recent outings.
In an exclusive interview with SuperSport Schools Plus earlier this week, Highlands Park coach Sifiso Mnguni attributed his team’s inconsistency to injuries to key players and highlighted that those key players have made a full recovery, which means they’ll be feeling confident ahead of their trip to Randburg.
In other fixtures, Mamelodi Sundowns takes on Rockefvs FC, Tuks meets the School of Excellence, and Seven’s Academy visits Remember Elite Sport Academy.
Jomo Cosmos is home to Joburg City, East Rand Athletic Club tackles Elspark United Academy, Kathorus Hyper Academy goes up against Kaizer Chiefs, and Panorama FC faces Wits Junior.
To close off the weekend, SuperSport United will be aiming to hold onto their lead at the top of the league when they play away at TS Galaxy.
FIXTURES
Saturday, 17 May
Randburg AFC vs Highlands Park
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Rockefvs FC
Tuks vs School of Excellence
Jomo Cosmos vs Joburg City
Remember Elite Sport Academy vs Seven’s Academy
East Rand Athletic Club vs Elspark United Academy
Kathorus Hyper Academy vs Kaizer Chiefs
Panorama FC vs Wits Junior
Sunday, 18 May
TS Galaxy vs SuperSport United
