Lovers search Itekeng history

Lovers have proved a hard nut to crack in their debut season and particularly rise to the occasion in big matches.The Ostriches on the other hand are a tough nut to crack with their last home defeat coming way back in August 2014, meaning the Itekeng Stadium has become a theatre of nightmares for many visiting teams.

The two teams’ rivalry intensified during their stay in the First Division before Orapa United were promoted to the Premiership. The teams have met twice before, with Green Lovers still winless after a 0-0 stalemate in Serowe before the Ostriches edged it 3-2 in the reverse fixture in Orapa.