Pensioners are out searching for victory this afternoon when they host Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy in a week-24 match of the FAZ/Eden National Division One League.
It has been a rough patch for the Perry Mutapa Coached side who have lost their last two matches to see the team stuck on 40 points.
From leading the log, the Pensioners now sit third after 23 games played and increasing their matches lost to five.
It’s with no doubt that the Pensioners will be looking for nothing but victory in today’s match to boost morale especially having last won a match in their week 19 match.
Coach Perry has continued to push his boys to work hard in every match to see the team pick up maximum points in this league.
And today’s match will be a must win for the team if they need to see their chances of reclaiming top position alive. This was lost after recording two draws and two losses in their last matches.
Napsa Stars is three points behind log leaders Lumwana FC and two points behind second placed FC MUZA who have 42 points.
And going into today’s match, this will be the second time the two teams are meeting with NAPSA beating KYSA by 2 goals to 1 in the first round of the season in a match played at President Stadium in Kabwe.
Form guide.
Pensioners are third on the log with 40 points after 11 games won, seven drawn and five lost. KYSA on the other hand are fifth from bottom with 23 points after 21 games played.
Key players
The Pensioners have an inclusion of sensational midfielder Chaniza Zulu who had a great debut in the last match despite the team losing by a goal to nil to FC MUZA.
Rodwell Mukwanya is back in the team after missing out on three matches owing to injury.
The game is set for 15hours at Woodlands Stadium.