RED ARROWS VS NAPSA STARS
SUNSET STADIUM
13hours
30 September 2023.
NAPSA Stars Football Club is geared up for an electrifying derby as they prepare to take on Red Arrows FC in a highly anticipated week-six clash of the MTN Super League set for this afternoon at Sunset Stadium.
The stage is set, and the excitement is intense as two formidable teams prepare to lock horns in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Heading into this crucial match, the stakes are high. Red Arrows FC currently sits in fourth place on the league table with eight points, while NAPSA Stars FC is just three points behind in 12th place with five points.
NAPSA Stars FC head coach, Perry Mutapa, shared his thoughts and insights in a pre-match press conference conducted via Zoom with the media yesterday. Coach Mutapa acknowledged the unpredictability of this derby, emphasizing that it’s always a challenge to predict the outcome when these two teams face off.
He also highlighted the quality of Red Arrows FC, acknowledging that they are a formidable opponent, setting the stage for a high-quality clash.
The Pensioners managed to beat Red Arrows by three goals to one in their last fixture, with the first leg of that season ending in a barren draw.
Coach Mutapa also addressed the recent form of both teams. NAPSA Stars FC is coming off a comfortable win, while Red Arrows FC suffered a defeat in their last match against Mighty Mufulira Wanderers FC.
He acknowledged that Arrows would be determined to avoid back-to-back losses, making the derby even more intense. He stressed the importance of building on their recent win and maintaining their momentum.
When asked about last season’s record against Red Arrows FC, Coach Mutapa downplayed any advantage, emphasizing that it’s the competitive nature of this fixture that makes it exciting. He acknowledged that Red Arrows FC would be eager to avenge their previous losses and that both teams would need to work hard to secure a victory.
Head-to-head
In the past 10 encounters between Arrows and NAPSA Stars, Arrows has held the upper hand with four victories, while NAPSA Stars secured three wins. The remaining three meetings concluded in draws.
However, last season brought a notable shift as NAPSA Stars triumphed over Arrows with a 3-1 victory in the second leg, while the first leg ended in a goalless draw.
Players likely to miss this match;
In terms of player availability, Coach Mutapa mentioned that Daniel Adoko, Dickson Chapa, and Philip Banda had injury concerns, casting a bit of uncertainty over their availability for the upcoming match.
How to watch this match
To catch this exciting match, make sure to be at Sunset Stadium today at 1:00 PM. You can also enjoy the action by watching it live on The World of Champions, SuperSport Variety 4. For real-time updates and insights, be sure to follow NAPSA Stars FC on Twitter and Facebook pages.