Life Fighters 'face the unknown'
Life Fighters head coach Agnus Chabala says the second leg of the Namibia Premier League (NPL) season will be tough, as the clubs have done their homework during the break.
He said his team will now face the unknown moving forward.
Chabala's charges are in third position on the log and will face second-placed African Stars today at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, with the match expected to kick off at 19:00.
“We will try and work hard, just as we did in the first leg. Today's match, as well as Sunday's one, are crucial as we have to maintain our position in the league.
“We are playing big teams who have the upper hand in a sense that that they have been active in the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup. These teams also have good coaches behind them,” Chabala added.
During the break and transfer window, Life Fighters added four players to beef up their squad and to add depth, as the upcoming fixtures are congested.
Stars coach Bobby Samaria said they are eager to get the balling rolling by improving on their first-round performances.
“We are not oblivious to the mammoth task to try and overturn a seven-point deficit to leaders Black Africa.
We are going to give it our best shot,” said Samaria.
Stars captain Pat-Nevin Uanivi added they are entering a very important stage of the season.
“Life Fighters will not be easy to beat, as their position on the log shows.”
He added there are double-headers ahead, so one bad result can change the log standings.
“As a team we are prepared mentally and physically and I urge our supporters to come in their numbers,” he added. Black Africa lead the log with 35 points, followed by Stars on 28 and Life Fighters on 24.
The weekend fixtures are as follows:
Friday
Black Africa vs Julinho Sporting - 21:00 (Sam Nujoma Stadium).
Eleven Arrows vs Civics - 19:00 (Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay).
Blue Waters vs Young Brazilians - 21:00 (Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay).
Mighty Gunners vs Unam - 19:00 (Mokati Stadium, Otjiwarongo).
Saturday
Orlando Pirates vs Tura Magic - 15:00 (Sam Nujoma Stadium.
Tigers vs Okahandja United - 17:00 (Sam Nujoma Stadium).
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He said his team will now face the unknown moving forward.
Chabala's charges are in third position on the log and will face second-placed African Stars today at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, with the match expected to kick off at 19:00.
“We will try and work hard, just as we did in the first leg. Today's match, as well as Sunday's one, are crucial as we have to maintain our position in the league.
“We are playing big teams who have the upper hand in a sense that that they have been active in the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup. These teams also have good coaches behind them,” Chabala added.
During the break and transfer window, Life Fighters added four players to beef up their squad and to add depth, as the upcoming fixtures are congested.
Stars coach Bobby Samaria said they are eager to get the balling rolling by improving on their first-round performances.
“We are not oblivious to the mammoth task to try and overturn a seven-point deficit to leaders Black Africa.
We are going to give it our best shot,” said Samaria.
Stars captain Pat-Nevin Uanivi added they are entering a very important stage of the season.
“Life Fighters will not be easy to beat, as their position on the log shows.”
He added there are double-headers ahead, so one bad result can change the log standings.
“As a team we are prepared mentally and physically and I urge our supporters to come in their numbers,” he added. Black Africa lead the log with 35 points, followed by Stars on 28 and Life Fighters on 24.
The weekend fixtures are as follows:
Friday
Black Africa vs Julinho Sporting - 21:00 (Sam Nujoma Stadium).
Eleven Arrows vs Civics - 19:00 (Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay).
Blue Waters vs Young Brazilians - 21:00 (Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay).
Mighty Gunners vs Unam - 19:00 (Mokati Stadium, Otjiwarongo).
Saturday
Orlando Pirates vs Tura Magic - 15:00 (Sam Nujoma Stadium.
Tigers vs Okahandja United - 17:00 (Sam Nujoma Stadium).
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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