Ramatlaohle Ladies FC will be looking to return to their winning ways when they host Ezemvelo Women’s FC in a closely contested Hollywoodbets Super League encounter with just two points separating the sides at Oscar Mpetha Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The fixture forms part of the weekend’s football festival at the University of Limpopo, with Ramatlaohle representing the host province as they welcome Ezemvelo for a crucial league encounter. The occasion also provides an opportunity for supporters to witness two sides competing for valuable league points as the Super Rise Stream campaign continues to take shape.
With both sides separated by just two points on the standings, the match carries significance for two teams as they look to strengthen their respective positions. After eight matches, Ramatlaohle sits fifth with 11 points, having recorded three wins, two draws and three defeats. Ezemvelo are sixth on 9 points, with three wins and five defeats from their opening eight matches. The narrow gap means a positive result could have an immediate impact on the battle between the two teams in the standings.
For Ramatlaohle, the focus will be on converting home advantage into a positive result after going two consecutive matches without a victory. The hosts will therefore be aiming for a response on home soil as they look to add another win to their campaign and maintain their position among the leading sides in the stream.
One of the key figures brining experience to the Ramatlaohle squad is veteran defender Noko Matlou, who remains one of the most experienced players in the team. Her experience at the highest level of the women’s game adds an important dimension to a Ramatlaohle side looking to navigate what promises to be a competitive encounter.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s match, Matlou said the mood within the camp remains positive despite the challenge ahead.
“The energy and mood in the team has been high and preparations are going well,” Matlou said.
The veteran acknowledged that Ezemvelo will arrive motivated following their recent outing, making Sunday’s fixture another test for Ramatlaohle. With the teams separated by only two points, the encounter is expected to be closely fought, with both sides having plenty to play for.
Playing on home soil also brings an added responsibility for Matlou and her teammates, particularly with the team aiming to give their supporters something to celebrate.
“Since we are playing home, there is pressure to win this game because we are playing home and we have to make our supporters happy,” Matlou said.
Despite the pressure, Matlou believes the teams motivation remains rooted in hard work and taking the campaign one match at a time.
“What keeps us motivated as Ramatlaohle is to keep on working hard and take each game as it comes,” she added.
For Ramatlaohle, the challenge will be to turn their positive preparation into a strong performance when the match gets underway. Ezemvelo, meanwhile, will have the opportunity to close the gap on their hosts and potentially move up the standings with a positive result.
Beyond the result, Matlou is also calling on football supporters and local communities to make their way to the festival and support the participating teams. As the host province, Ramatlaohle are hoping to see strong support throughout the weekend.
“Our expectations are to see local communities and spectators come in numbers to watch all the matches from Saturday to Sunday because it will be a good outing for all soccer lovers to come and support all local teams,” Matlou said.
With Ramatlaohle looking to end their winless run and Ezemvelo aiming to close the two-point gap between the sides, Sundays encounter promises to be an important battle in the Super Rise Stream.
For Matlou, the objective is clear: work hard, embrace the pressure of playing at home and take the game as it comes.
MATCH DETAILS:
Ramatlaohle Ladies FC vs Ezemvelo Women’s FC
Sunday, 20 September 2026 | 15:00
Oscar Mpetha Stadium, University of Limpopo.
Writer: Galaletsang Moseje
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