Star-studded Galaxy still to gel despite lead
| Friday September 26, 2014 14:31
Going all the way to clinch the be MOBILE Premier League ticket appears a realistic goal looking at the teeming talent at coach, Oris Radipotsane’s disposal.
Galaxy has accumulated seven points from three matches since the beginning of the season. Radipotsane told Mmegi Sport that he is impressed by the performance of his players. But the coach still feels his players have not reached their peak.
He said the main challenge is that most players work at Jwaneng Mine and are unavailable at times. This has forced him to change the squad every weekend and thus tempering with his plans. He hopes with time his charges would gel.
“I have players with lots of experience in the likes of Boitumelo Mafoko and Mmusa Ohilwe. Mafoko is a true leader and he assists me with coaching. You must realise that we have other players from other clubs such as Extension Gunners and Motlakase Power Dynamos among others. Such players play different styles of football,” said Radipotsane.
He said his task is to make the players settle into a rhythm and play a similar style, which is not easy.
Galaxy play former Premier League side, Uniao Flamengo Santos in Mogoditshane tomorrow. Radipotsane said preparations for the match have been hampered by minor injuries picked in their last match against Gantsi Terrors.
Meanwhile, Lesirane City coach, Midas Maseke said he hopes his players redeem themselves after going down 1-0 to Prisons XI last weekend. Lesirane welcome Black Peril in their own back yard on Sunday. Maseke said his players dominated the match against Prisons XI but the moment they concede, their heads dropped.
“We held a motivational talk with the players on Wednesday as a way of sharpening their minds before the weekend game. I believe they are ready to collect maximum points,” said Maseke.
He said two of his players had injuries but they have been cleared to play.
In other matches on Saturday, Killer Giants will take a long drive to Gantsi where Terrors will be waiting. Rolling Boys host Fighters at SSG Ground.
On Sunday, Black Forest entertains Sharps Electrical in Modipane. In the other weekend fixture Modipane United play Prisons XI. All matches start at 16:00.