Matchday 2 of the Motsepe Foundation Championship features an exciting weekend of action as early-season narratives take shape.
Friday's slate kicks off with Highbury hosting Hope FC at NMU Stadium in a clash of opening-day winners, while Gomora United look to build on their debut draw when they welcome Venda FC—who also drew their opener—to Malamulele Stadium.
Under the lights on Friday night, Orbit College FC seek to rebound from an opening loss when they battle Hungry Lions FC at Olympia Park.
Moving into Saturday afternoon, Upington City host opening-day winners Real Native at Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium, as the home side aims to turn an initial draw into a full three points.
Soweto's Dobsonville Stadium serves as the backdrop for Lerumo Lions against North West University, with both clubs aiming to break out of the mid-table pack following 1-1 draws on opening day.
At Tuks Stadium, University of Pretoria FC aim to bounce back from an opening defeat to Hope FC as they test themselves against Midlands Wanderers.
Finally, Magesi FC return home to Old Peter Mokaba Stadium fresh off a 1-0 away victory over Midlands Wanderers, taking on a motivated Bees FC side seeking to recover from their opening loss to Highbury.
Motsepe Foundation Championship matchday two fixtures
Friday, August 28
Highbury vs Hope
3pm – NMU (Madibaz) Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Gomora United vs Venda FC
3pm – Malamulele Stadium, Malamulele
Orbit College FC vs Hungry Lions FC
7:30pm – Olympia Park, Rustenburg, NW
Saturday, August 29
Upington City vs Real Native
3pm – Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium, Upington
Lerumo Lions vs North West University
3pm – Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto, Johannesburg
University of Pretoria FC vs Midlands Wanderers
3pm – Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
Magesi FC vs The Bees
3pm – Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane