AN epic battle erupts at Mandava this Saturday as former champions, FC Platinum, host second-placed Scottland FC in a Match Day 24 encounter.

The stakes are high as it is a top-of-the-table clash.

The two sides are separated by three points, although the platinum miners have a game in hand.

In the reverse fixture, the two sides drew and are both motivated ahead of Saturday’s showdown, having posted respective wins in their last encounters.

Ahead of the match, it remains to be seen who will hand FC Platinum their first loss of the season, as Pure Platinum Play have gone 22 matches without tasting defeat.

Scottland is in high spirits after securing the signature of Knowledge Musona, who has the experience and capacity to carry the day for Mabviravira.

Saturday’s action will see TelOne host Manica Diamonds at Ascot, while log leaders Simba Bhora play Chicken Inn at Wadzanayi Stadium.

Struggling Harare giants, Dynamos, face MWOS at Rufaro, as ZPC Kariba entertain Green Fuel at Nyamhunga. Yadah has unfinished business with Triangle United at the Heart Stadium.

On Sunday, Herentals lock horns with bottom-placed Kwekwe United at Rufaro. Bikita Minerals welcome Caps United to Gibbo.

The fixture between Highlanders and Ngezi Platinum Stars, set for Barbourfields, will put a seal on the Match Day 24 fixtures.