Hope FC reveals lineup against Highbury FC
Motsepe Foundation Championship side, Hope FC have announced the starting lineup of this evening’s NFD match against Highbury FC at Nelson Mandela University Sports Stadium (Madibaz Stadium) in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
This is Hope FC’s second professional match ever, following their promotion from the ABC Motsepe League to the National First Division this year. The club’s first ever professional match was against the University of Pretoria Football Club last week in Cape Town, where they scooped a nil win, courtesy of Tauric Gamildien‘s goal.
Check out Hope FC’s starting 11 and substitutes below.
Starting XI: Ah Shene (Goalkeeper), Williams, Dean Solomons, Siyabonga Nhlapo, Craig Martin, Brandon Theron, Tyler Cicero, Xhosa Manyana, Lyle Lakay (Captain), Clyde Combi, Manelisi Ralasi
Substitutes: Leathan Croats (Goalkeeper), Lombard, Marc Jonas, Tauric Gamildien, Nande Wetbooi, Pholhlongo, Thamsanqa Magwaza, Taahir Goedeman
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