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Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter
NEWLY-PROMOTED ZIFA Northern Region Division One side Al Buraak will face Karoi United in their first home game at Ellis Robins this afternoon.

Team manager, Happy Chiswine, believes his side will stand the heat in the demanding league after they managed to hold Chegutu Pirates 1-1 at Pfupajena in their first match last week.

Karoi United are the longest-serving Northern Region team are one of the favourites for the title this season.

“We are not coming to add numbers in the league but to provide competition. It is everyone’s wish to one day play in the top-flight and that is our mission.

Northern Region Fixtures

Today: Cranborne Bullets v DZ Evangecal (Commando), Herentals U-20 v Blue Swallows (TBA), Al Buraak v Karoi United (Ellis Robins), Chinhoyi Stars v Chegutu Pirates (Chinhoyi), PAM United v Blue Jets (Muriel Mine), Trojan Stars v Harare City Cubs (Trojan), Mushowani Stars v Beta XI (Madziva), Ngezi U-19 v Golden Valley (Pfupajena).

Tomorrow: Banket United v ZRP FC