Leaders Gunners enter dreaded Itekeng cauldron

Mapantsula, enjoy a purple patch at the summit of the table, but will be quickly reminded that it was at a similar stage and fixture last season that their flying campaign began to falter. The Peleng giants never recovered and will be more cautious to avoid a similar fate this time around.

The Ostriches are three points below Gunners on nine points in position three. The two teams have faced each other on eight occasions since United were promoted to the elite league in 2013/2014 and Gunners are yet to taste victory. United have won four, drew two, scored nine and conceded two against their imminent opponents.