12/07/2011 1:19 AM - The fate of the players on trial at Black Leopards still lies in the hands of coach Heric Vladislav as he still has to make a decision on them.

The highly-experienced duo of former Orlando Pirates defender Zvenyika Makonese and former AmaZulu defender Simphiwe Mkhonza both started their try-outs on November 24.

Speaking to the official club website, Leopards Media Officer Tendani Thidiela says that the mentor has had very little opportunity to make a decision on the trialists' assesment.

"Remember that we played two matches in five days so the coach didn't really have enough time to make a decision.

"I must say that the guys are doing well, the coach is getting a proper look at them this week, and will map the way forward."

Leopards will play a practice match this weekend in preparation for what will definitely be an interesting Absa Premiership home match against Bidvest Wits on December 18. 'The Students' play against Orlando Pirates in a Telkom Knockout Final in Durban this weekend - the outcome of this match should make for a much-anticipated encounter at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on the 18th December.