NAPSA STARS FC VS LUMWANA RADIANTS FC
NAPSA Stars Football Club will this afternoon host North Western giants Lumwana Radiants in a week-20 of the MTN Super League to be played at National Heroes Stadium.
Heading into this fixture, the Pensioners will be looking to keep up the momentum after starting the second round with a top-notch performance, having won both their first two games.
Having drawn to a barren draw against log leaders Power Dynamos at home, the match is anticipated to be an entertaining fixture as Lumwana Radiants will be seeking redemption as they face inform NAPSA Stars who are coming from a 1-0 win against Nkwazi.
MATCH OVERVIEW AND TEAM FORM
Coming into this game, only five points separates the two sides with NAPSA Stars sitting on the log with 27 points while Lumwana Radiants top the relegation stream on 15th position with 22 points.
The game is anticipated to be a stiff encounter as Lumwana Radiants will be coming into this game with the aim of not going back to the relegation zone while NAPSA Stars will be seeking to maintain their winning streak.
Lumwana Radiants’ defense will have to be at their best today if they are to stop NAPSA Stars from scoring. The pensioners have a good record at home having scored in their last nine games.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
In their last 12 meetings, NAPSA Stars has dominated having won six games, lost four and two have ended in a draw.
In the first round, NAPSA Stars succumbed to a 1-0 loss away to Lumwana Radiants.
Overall, NAPSA Stars have a better head-to-head record against Prison Leopards in their recent history.
TEAM NEWS
Not much changes are expected in Coach Perry’s squad looking at how it’s been the same squad that has delivered results in the last two matches.
The coach has also confirmed that he has no injury concerns in the team with everyone being set up for selection.
Meanwhile, the Bilton Musonda drilled Lumwana Radiants side has been in Lusaka since Thursday ahead of this encounter.
HOW TO WATCH THE GAME
The game that kicks off at 15hrs will not be live on TV. However, you can come to National Heroes Stadium with tickets being sold at the gate and also available via CompuTicket at all shoprite stores countrywide. You can also follow the live updates on our official twitter and Facebook page.