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Furthermore, he expressed disappointment about the result in their opening fixture but trusts his players to bounce back when they resume league action against the Centane team, Musketeers FC, on January 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other outcomes from the opening fixtures last month, Ngqamakwe City FC played a 1-1 draw against their neighbours, Ngqamakhwe United FC. Musketeers FC beat WSU Butterworth 2-0, and Inter City Sports Club lost 2-0 against Kentane United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only two teams did not play during the first round: FC Tshabalala and Ndabankulu SS FC. 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