CAPS Utd, FC Platinum in ‘Battle of the Greens’ at...

CAPS Utd, FC Platinum in ‘Battle of the Greens’ at Mandava

Philemon Jambaya

Struggling Harare giants, CAPS United, who are winless in six matches, are hoping for redemption against inconsistent defending champions, FC Platinum when the two sides clash at Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane this afternoon.

Since 2014, Makepekepe have never walked out of Mandava Stadium with a win, but CAPS United winger Ian Nyoni believes it is time to change the script.

“Playing for CAPS United always comes with a lot of pressure. We know our responsibilities and we know what is expected of us. We are going there to fight to collect maximum points and redeem ourselves. We want to show everyone the real CAPS United,” he said.

The Battle of the Greens will see the third most successful club in Zimbabwe, CAPS United, taking on the side ranked fourth in their backyard.

In other matches, Greenfuel play at home for the first time when they take on Sheasham at the newly-refurbished Greenfuel Stadium in Chisumbanje, Manica Diamonds visit Mhondoro Ngezi for a date with third-placed Ngezi Platinum Stars at Baobab stadium.

Chicken Inn take on Bulawayo Chiefs in a low-key Bulawayo Derby at Luveve Stadium, while ZPC Kariba host Herentals at Nyamhunga Stadium.

Struggling Black Rhinos face equally troubled Triangle at Bata Stadium in Gweru.

Sunday sees Hwange taking on Simba Bhora at the Colliery Stadium, while Yadah face Craneborne Bullets at Baobab Stadium.