Friday night, sees the return of NFD Action, after an international break, with all teams having completed one third of their matches.
As per norm in the NFD, the Cape sides took an early lead, but with a few unfavourable results the door soon opened for KwaZulu Natal sides. This while the Free Sate sides have been dominating the bottom half, with Maluti FET College defence having a tough test with twenty-four goals conceded in their 10 matches.
Friday, 21 November 2014
Cape Town All Stars vs. FC Cape Town, Athlone Stadium, 19H30
Friday’s action will mark the 7th Cape Town Derby of the season, as Cape Town All Stars host FC Cape Town. The Cape Derby has so far produced some intense encounters with 11 goals being scored in six matches. The visiting African Beasts are currently the only unbeaten Cape side in the league, while hosts Igugu lekapa have not lost a Cape Derby
Saturday, 22 November 2014
Thanda Royal Zulu FC vs. African Warriors, Umhlathuze Sports Complex, 15H30
Amabhubesi management has acted swiftly in appointing Vladislav Heric as the new in charge at the Lion’s den. The appointment of last season’s NFD winning coach comes only three days after the sudden resignation of Coach Thami Ngubane. Heric’s first assignment will be against 13th placed Warriors, with three points a must as 3rd placed Thanda looks to apply pressure on Log leading Arrows.
Maluti FET College vs. Jomo Cosmos, Charles Mopeli Stadium, 15H30
Relegation flirting Maluti FET College have a tough test on their hands as they welcome sharp shooting Ezenkosi. Cosmos is currently in hot scoring form having scored eight goals in three matches. Maluti managed to score three goals in their last three matches, but their problem lies in defence having conceded eleven goals.
Baroka FC vs. Witbank Spurs, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 15H30
10th placed Bakgaga heads into Saturdays encounter having not beaten 7th placed Siyavutha in two previous encounters. Three points is surely a must for Baroka, currently eleven points behind Log leading Arrows.
Highlands Park vs. Milano United AFC, Makhulong Stadium, 15H30
The promotion driven Kinnes travel north in search of their fourth away win in a row. Ten places separates 2nd placed Milano from The Lions of the North, who is currently occupying 12th position on the log. Milano will be up against NFD rookies who have won, drawn and loss in their last three home matches.
Vasco Da Gama vs. Garankuwa United, Cape Town Stadium, 17H00
Goals have been hard to come by for both these NFD team. Both teams only managing to find the back of the net on six occasions, which sees them tied on having scored the least goals in the NFD after ten matches. History however suggest that we could be in for a goal fest, with twenty-five goals being scored in seven matches between the two.
Santos FC vs. Black Leopards, Athlone Stadium, 19H30
Old foes do battle as 9th placed Lidoda Duvha visits The Peoples Team currently in 8th position. Santos heads into Saturday's encounter with a slight edge over Leopards, having won seven out of eighteen matches, with Leopards not far off with six wins but have only managed one win in Cape Town.
Royal Eagles vs. Golden Arrows, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19H30
Derby fever hits KZN as Log leading Abafana Bes'thende heads to the Eagles nest. Arrows looks to have sharpen upfront, having scored eight goals in their last two matches. This after only being able to score four goals in their opening eight matches. 11th placed Eagles will be looking to spread their wings with new coach Thami Ngubane in the nest. 
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