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GOING FOR A WIN: Moroka Swallows attacking midfielder David Mathebula. Photo: Antonio Muchave

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This follows a request from the club's players to have the game moved from Giyani Stadium to the bigger stadium named after the former ANC leader.

Leopards chairman David Thidiela confirmed the change, saying they have already sent a letter to Safa updating them on the latest developments.

"We were approached by our players with a request to move the game from Giyani Stadium to Peter Mokaba. After listening to their argument, we agreed to go to Polokwane.

"The players told us they want to hammer Warri Wolves to qualify for the quarterfinals, arguing that Peter Mokaba Stadium will suit their game plan of playing long balls.

"They want to have more freedom on the pitch, unlike in Warri last Sunday where the local stadium is almost as small as Giyani.

"This is a big game for us, hence we are not taking chances.

"We are working closely with our sponsors MTN to ensure that the game is properly marketed using various platforms."

The not-so-impressive Wolves won the first leg 3-1 in Nigeria, with Raymond Monama scoring the only goal for the Limpopo side.

Commenting on tonight's 7pm game against title chasers Moroka Swallows at Giyani Stadium, Leopards defender Matsobane Mabusela said: "Swallows are in for the shock of their lives.

"They won't even get a single point. We need a win to move out of the relegation zone."

On the other hand, Swallows attacking midfielder David Mathebula said: "This is one game we are not going to compromise on in terms of getting maximum points.

"We are going to Limpopo for a win," said Mathebula, the PSL Player of the Season contender who started his professional soccer career with Dynamos in 2002.

A win for Swallows will see them moving up to second spot on the log.

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Sun May 19 00:50:51 SAST 2013 ::

May 4, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

"We were approached by our players with a request to move the game from Giyani Stadium to Peter Mokaba. After listening to their argument, we agreed to go to Polokwane" he he he Thidiela I wonder what they said errr..

Players Captain: Ahye Tatane Thidieya wa mo Gaza eh ayi kombela kore yi tlanga a Polokwane...hai a Giyani.
Thidiela: Why a polokwane kase Giyani i yendla ini?
Players Captain:Eh Tatane a Polokwane ko na timatsatsa ta Mapedi and yi hleketa kore ba ta endla kore te players te tsotsoma ngofu!!!
Thidiela: He he he!!!! Captain!!! o bulabula ntiyiso maan phela Mapedi yi ti matsatsa maan and ba nowa ko nandia maan....he he Captain Polokwane it is!!!!!
Players Captain: Na khensa tatane dankie!!!!!

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May 4, 2012

T'dpole

Nice one MorenWaPolelo, after the crying by Sundowns you just made my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 4, 2012

Papage

SABC, are we going to see this game on TV, like Zebras & Downs? I think it is important as well, please stop your favouritism.
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May 4, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

Papage
Seo o ka se se bone Tatane!!! A slong as you pay your TV License you will see a movie that ends with an explosion sir that is what they spend your license money on Sir.
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May 4, 2012

Papage

Yah neh few teams makes PSL you know.
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