Group C: St. Paul Zone vs Holy Trinity Zone
Kicking things off is a genuine toss-up in Group C, where St. Paul Zone face Holy Trinity Zone with neither side having played a competitive minute yet in this year's tournament. That lack of form on paper only adds to the intrigue — there's no early result to lean on here, just two zones walking in cold and hungry to make the first move.
Expect a cagey opening as both sides feel each other out, but with the goals scored by St. Peter and St. Ann Zones already setting a high bar in the earlier rounds, don't be surprised if either team decides attack is the best way to announce themselves. Whoever settles first could well be the side that walks away with the early advantage in the group.
Group D: St. Theresa Zone vs Blessed Tansi Zone
Running alongside it is Group D's meeting between St. Theresa Zone and Blessed Tansi Zone — another fixture with everything still to prove. Like their Group C counterparts, both zones enter this one without a result to their name, which should make for a tightly contested, closely fought encounter from the first whistle.
Neither side will want to fall behind early in a group they haven't yet tested the waters in, so patience and discipline could be just as important as firepower here. It has the makings of a match that's decided by moments rather than a flood of goals — but in a tournament that's already delivered a five-goal statement and a ten-goal rout, nobody should rule out fireworks.
With both fixtures kicking off today, it's shaping up to be a big afternoon on the pitch. Supporters are encouraged to come out and cheer their zones on as the group stage edges closer to completion — only Group E's fixture on 12th July will remain once today's results are in.
Kickoff times will be strictly observed, and all in attendance are reminded to support their zones with good sportsmanship throughout.