Following their final positioning on the log standings in the last campaign, very few wouldve expected Abafana Besthende and the Natal Rich Boyz to beat StellenboschFC and TS Galaxy respectively.
Even more of a surprise was a youthful Royal AM holding a Cape Town City side glittering with new recruits from a busy off-season of shopping.
Now looking to build on those confidence-boosting results, the three clubs jet off to different parts of the country at the weekend, while fellow KZN outfit AmaZulu FC wait to play Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday.
Arrows will welcome returnees Marumo Gallants to the Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale in a 3pm kick-off today as they target back-to-back wins to open their season.
Back in their own backyard, Arrows step onto the pitch with their chests high in this encounter, especially considering their record against their next opponents.
