Edwin blow for Leopard

by Sibusiso Masilela

A major blow for Royal Leopard

The local CAF Confederation cup envoys will be without the services of head coach Edwin Matsebula in their next continental assignment.

Matsebula will miss the crucial return leg against Maniema Union on Saturday at the Somhlolo National Stadium.

The former National Under 17 mentor is serving a one-match suspension following his red card during the first leg match played on October 18, 2025, in Kinshasa.

Matsebula affirmed the news when contacted.

“I won’t sit on the bench during the return leg due to suspension. I have faith in my technical bench that they will do the job diligently in my absence,” he said.

The Ingwenyama Cup champions need a goalless draw to advance to the group stages following the 1-all draw during the first leg encounter.

The police side stands to pocket over E7 million they reach the group stages of the continent’s second premier club competition.

‘Ingwemabalabala’ last achieved the same feat during the 2022 edition.

Leopard knocked out Namibian side Young African in the preliminary round.

Maniema will arrive in the country on Thursday (October 23,2025) through the King Mswati III international airport.