Since the season started, Ezinkomo have struggled to make their mark in the topflight and already some pundits have started writing their obituary. Fears that BMC may not survive the chop have been worsened by the club's early exit from the prestigious Coca-Cola Cup after a 3-1 humbling by First Division side, Miscellaneous in Serowe at the weekend. Even the credentials of head coach Mike Sithole who arrived from champions Gaborone United (GU) with a big reputation, has come under the microscope with many thinking that he might get the boot. After 15 matches, BMC have only accumulated seven points and with the kind of players in their camp, this is unacceptable. The fact that tomorrow's opponents and bitter rivals are doing well, does not augur well with those in the green and white half of Lobatse. To launch their revival, BMC know that they have to get maximum points against the on-form Mapantsula. In their last encounter on January 9, the two sides played to a goalless draw at the same venue before a capacity crowd.
Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, Sithole said: "We do not want to be reminded about what we need to do. We are aware that the second round is kicking off and we have to start getting points immediately and everyone from the management, technical staff, players and supporters know what is at stake. I don't want to put pressure on my players but they know they have to start delivering." Sithole said people must not read too much in the defeat against Miscellaneous because they were robbed by dubious refereeing. The Zambian tactician said that playing Gunners in a derby is different from what happens in other matches.
