IT is an enormous match in Zimbabwe’s football calendar and one that provides Highlanders and CAPS United with an exciting opportunity to make a statement, in a season when coaches from both clubs are determined to improve performances and results.

Following the recent excellent performances in which two consecutive wins were earned, with one coming via a Tinashe Makanda strike against Black Rhinos last Saturday, there is a growing confidence that Bosso can continue with their positive form so far in their 2019 Premier League campaign.

An away victory against Makepekepe in the marquee game of Match Day 19, cheered by their die-hard fans at the giant National Sports Stadium on Sunday, would provide a boost to Mandla Mpofu’s lads and everybody associated with Bosso, both on and off the pitch. On the other hand Mpofu’s opposite number, Lloyd Chitembwe, who leads a side that now sits on position two on the log standings, will be looking to remain on a banger by putting on a show to remember in front of their home fans.

The sides are on the road to reclaiming their status among the Premier League’s best, thus Bosso and CAPS should serve up a special treat on Sunday.

With both Mpofu as well as Chitembwe opting for modern, attacking styles, the game should be a high-tempo punctuated battle.

The last time these two met at Barbourfields Stadium the match did not produce the most exciting contest as CAPS United managed to extend their unbeaten run over Highlanders following a goalless draw in early April.The Green Machine last tasted defeat in the tie in 2016.B-Metro