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wants the champions to transform their good run of form into the Premiership race.
The Mighty Bulls, who are also the reigning league champions, added the BancABC Sup8r Cup to their trophy cabinet when they won the silverware for the first time last Sunday after beating Highlanders 1-0.

But they now switch their attention back to the Premiership race, which they lead despite experiencing a lean spell in their recent jaunts.
“Bringing the trophy home was a job well done but now we have to get our attention back to the Premiership and try to keep focused,” said Antipas.
“Understandably, the boys are in high spirits but there will be no room for complacency. We have to forget about the BancABC Sup8r success and keep pressing for the title.

“Somehow, we have become the team to beat and that is the biggest challenge we face at the moment.
“Every team would want a piece of Motor Action but I am hopeful we will achieve more if we believe in ourselves,” he said.
The Mighty Bulls will host Chicken Inn in a tricky tie at the Motor Action Sports Club this Saturday, as close rivals FC Platinum entertain resurgent CAPS United at Mandava.

Dark horses Dynamos will be at home against bogey side Zimbabwe Saints at Rufaro on Sunday.
There were some interesting dynamics at the top of the table prior to the two-week break in the league games. Initially it had appeared the contest would be a two-horse race between FC Platinum and Motor Action, who are tied on 42 points, but now – with eight games remaining – it looks like Dynamos are also back in it after winning their last three successive games to reach 39 points.

Antipas, however, believes winning the BancABC Sup8r has given his charges the impetus they needed in their push for the title. The Mighty Bulls dropped seven points in their last five league games and were held to disappointing draws by Zimbabwe Saints and FC Platinum just before the break.
“We are happy that we have a strong squad with the return of Kuda Musharu, Tawanda Nyamandwe and Isaac Masame who could not take part in the cup final.

“But Marlon Jani picked a couple of knocks in the game against Highlanders while Themba Ndlovu also suffered a shoulder injury in the same game. However we expect both players to be fully fit by the weekend,” said Antipas.

Midfielder Masimba Mambare, who was hit in the head by a missile from the rowdy Highlanders fans, is recovering and is expected to be available for the game against Chicken Inn.
Fourth-placed Highlanders will be at home against Blue Ribbon on Sunday while Moses Chunga leads a young Gunners side in battle against Monomotapa. Gunners, who are now enjoying a mid-table position, have been on the rise since the arrival of Chunga in July and have lost only once in their last eight games.

Fixtures
Saturday
Monomotapa v Gunners (Rufaro), Kiglon v Shooting Stars (Gwanzura), Motor Action v Chicken Inn (Motor Action Sports Club), FC Platinum v CAPS United (Mandava)
Sunday
Masvingo v Shabanie Mine (Mucheke), Hwange v Black Mambas (Colliery), Dynamos v Zimbabwe Saints (Rufaro), Highlanders v Blue Ribbon (Barbourfields).