Notwane look to spoil Rollers' title tilt
Friday, January 18, 2019

Cooper PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The two teams remain the oldest ‘sons’ of the city and will continue their rivalry that has been going on for more than five decades. After failing to live to the hype in the first round clash when they played to a goalless draw, tonight’s encounter however promises to produce sparks.
Rollers and Notwane meet under contrasting terms as Rollers lead the log with 36 points while Notwane are 11th with 18 points; half of what their rivals have amassed. The teams come into the game in desperate need of maximum points after suffering defeat in their last league encounters.
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