The Pensioners are in Mazabuka this afternoon to face in-form FC MUZA in a match week-23 of the MTN Super League.
It’s another tough test for NAPSA Stars facing a MUZA side that has done so well at their home ground.
NAPSA Stars who are just coming from a loss, have everything to fight for if the Perry Mutapa-drilled side has to regain its top six position on the log.
Both MUZA and NAPSA Stars are fresh from National Division One where they competed and finished second and third respectively to gain their promotion to the Super League.
And in the first round of the season, NAPSA Stars FC emerged victorious by beating MUZA 3-0 in a match which was played at the Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
But Coach Perry has emphasized the need of fighting in today’s match stating that today’s match is a whole different ball game for both sides.
“MUZA has done so well in the recent matches, they are not to be underrated. They have done so well at home but we equally need this result so it will be a tough match,” Coach Perry said during is Pre-match Press briefing yesterday.
FORM GUIDE
After dropping down to seventh place from fifth after their last result, NAPSA Stars will need to fight in today’s match if they have to regain their position on the log.
But Coach Perry has emphasized that for now, the team is working on securing their Super League slot for next season and will take each game as it comes.
The team is coming from recording a loss against Power Dynamos in their previous match while FC MUZA are coming from recording a draw in their previous match but sit third on the log.
FC MUZA have done well in the second half having won three and drawn two matches so far. NAPSA Stars on the other hand, recorded three victories, a draw one and one loss.
TEAM NEWS
Coach Perry’s side will travel to Mazabuka today for this match which is set for 15hours.
The coach has carried his strong 20-man squad ready to take on FC MUZA in this much anticipated match set for Nakambala Stadium in Mazabuka.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
In their last six meetings, these two teams have had tough matches against each other.
MUZA has won once, and so has NAPSA Stars, with the other four results ending in draws.
HOW TO WATCH THIS MATCH
This match is set for Nakambala Stadium in Mazabuka and will not be televised.
Alternatively, you can follow updates on the NAPSA Stars Facebook and Twitter page.