Civilians confront Pirates
The MTC Namibia Premier League (NPL) continues today, with Civics hosting Orlando Pirates at the Sam Nujoma Stadium at 20:00.
The two clubs are both hungry for points, which will see move up the table and avoid the dreaded relegation zone.
However, both clubs have been lacking consistency for most of the season and will now have to pull up their socks if they want to entertain the crowd.
In the past, this Windhoek derby, between sides from Katutura and Khomasdal, has always attracted a large number of spectators.
Times have, however, changed and only a handful of supporters have turned up recently to witness this historic clash.
The Civilians will be oozing confidence ahead of the match, following their 1-0 victory over Life Fighters in Windhoek on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates will want to capitalise on their chances against Civics, following their shallow goalless draw against log leaders African Stars last Thursday.
Pirates will go into the game with a better record this season, given that they have won six out of their 17 games, while Civics have only managed three NPL wins so far.
Striker Tederius Uiseb, who Pirates signed recently from South African side Stellenbosch FC, has recovered from a knock he picked up in the match against African Stars.
Uiseb and Nicky Musambani are expected to give the Civilians defenders a headache, given their goal-poaching abilities.
Pirates' coach Ivan Namaseb said his team is ready to take the three points against a rusty Civilians outfit. “We are well-prepared for the game because the team wants to win this match. We do not have any injury worries at the moment and this will be good for the team, in a game we are expected to do well in,” Namaseb said.
In other league action, Tigers will host Young African at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Friday, in what is expected to be a nail-biting encounter.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
The two clubs are both hungry for points, which will see move up the table and avoid the dreaded relegation zone.
However, both clubs have been lacking consistency for most of the season and will now have to pull up their socks if they want to entertain the crowd.
In the past, this Windhoek derby, between sides from Katutura and Khomasdal, has always attracted a large number of spectators.
Times have, however, changed and only a handful of supporters have turned up recently to witness this historic clash.
The Civilians will be oozing confidence ahead of the match, following their 1-0 victory over Life Fighters in Windhoek on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates will want to capitalise on their chances against Civics, following their shallow goalless draw against log leaders African Stars last Thursday.
Pirates will go into the game with a better record this season, given that they have won six out of their 17 games, while Civics have only managed three NPL wins so far.
Striker Tederius Uiseb, who Pirates signed recently from South African side Stellenbosch FC, has recovered from a knock he picked up in the match against African Stars.
Uiseb and Nicky Musambani are expected to give the Civilians defenders a headache, given their goal-poaching abilities.
Pirates' coach Ivan Namaseb said his team is ready to take the three points against a rusty Civilians outfit. “We are well-prepared for the game because the team wants to win this match. We do not have any injury worries at the moment and this will be good for the team, in a game we are expected to do well in,” Namaseb said.
In other league action, Tigers will host Young African at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Friday, in what is expected to be a nail-biting encounter.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
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