The two players, who both signed new contracts with the South African ABSA Premiership sides last week, will be thrust into the action when their clubs participate in the four-team Old Mutual Mangaung Cup at the Botshabelo Stadium, near Bloemfontein.
While former Caps FC striker Nkatha was a household name at Free State Stars, he is yet to prove himself at Lidoda Duvha, that is coached by his compatriot, Sunday Chidzambwa.
Leopards play at 9am in the semi-final against last year’s league runners-up, Ajax Cape Town, in a match whose winner will take on the side that achieves the same feat in the second game, which kicks off two hours later.
Mapemba joined former Caps United teammate, Oscar Machapa, at Swallows, when he signed a three-year contract with the Birds early last week.
Having already been hailed by the club as a signing that will add both value and experience to the Soweto giants, the 26-year-old Zimbabwe national team defender will have a chance to prove his mettle when his side clash with Bloemfontein Celtic in the second semi-final.
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