BDF XI, Chiefs prepare for humdinger
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | Friday August 15, 2014 12:08
Date: Saturday
Time: 7pm
Venue: Molepolole Sports Complex
Capacity: 9000
Expected temperature: 16 Degrees Celsius
Key Players (Chiefs): Senatla Molefe, Lemponye Tshireletso
Key Players (BDF XI): Mokgathi Mokgathi, Kabelo Seakanyeng
Last meeting: Chiefs 1 BDF XI 0 (Dec 22, 2013)
Mike Sithole (Chiefs): “We have prepared very well for this game except that we have been missing some of our key players who are with the national team.
“We have decided not to underrate any team this season. I believe it is a 50/50 game. The game is all about creating chances and taking them.
‘The earlier we create and take our chances the better. My players are focused on this game.
“Only that Kekaetswe Moloi is carrying a knock and we are yet to see if he will make it.
“BDF XI finished second last season and they are a strong side. But we were the defending champions last season and despite losing the title, this time around we want to win it.
“We managed to win our first game of the season last weekend which is good for us.”
Elijah Chikwanda(BDF XI): “This is just another game and we will treat it like any other game that we play every week. My squad is injury free and we are ready for the game.” In other Premier League games tomorrow, Extension Gunners host Township Rollers at the New Lobatse Stadium.
Gunners are still reeling from the 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Rollers in the Kabelano Charity Cup early this month.
Gunners went on to lose 2-0 in their first game of the league last weekend against Chiefs. Another lose could put Gunners coach, Dragojlo Stanjlovic under immense pressure following the arrival of several quality players at the club.
Against Rollers in the Kabelano Cup, Gunners midfield failed to come to the party, allowing the likes of Lawrence Majawa and Lesego Molemogi to dictate terms.
Stanjlovic is expected to come up with a different approach with Kemmy Pilato likely to start in the midfield to compete with Rollers’ midfielders.
Moemedi Moatlhaping will once again remain a threat with aerial balls and is expected to battle it out with towering Rollers defender, Oscar Ncenga.
Rollers on the other hand failed to collect maximum points in their first league game against Police XI last Sunday.
Despite taking a 2-0 lead, Rollers allowed Police XI to come back and steal a point.
Attacking midfielder, Segolame Boy who scored a brace against Gunners in the Kabelano Cup could cause damage if not closely watched.
Fresh from a shock 3-0 defeat at the hands of new comers, Letlapeng, Orapa United who have made several new signings take on Nico United at Itekeng Stadium at 3pm.
Against Letlapeng, Orapa United looked disjointed and face another tricky side, Nico who only managed a draw against BMC last Sunday.
BR Highlanders welcome wounded Gaborone United (GU) at Serowe Sports Complex.
Both lost their first games last weekend. GU received a 3-2 beating from Notwane while BR Highlanders suffered a 2-1 defeat to FC Satmos.
ECCO City Greens host BMC at Selebi Phikwe Stadium due to the unavailability of the Francistown Stadium.
The game starts at 7pm.
In the afternoon, FC Satmos take on rookies Sankoyo Bush Bucks at the same venue.
On Sunday, Notwane lock horns with Police XI while Motlakase take on Letlapeng in Serowe.