NAPSA Stars Football Club are back in action this afternoon as the team host F.C MUZA in a match week-six of the MTN Super League.
Both MUZA and NAPSA Stars are coming from the National Division One League, qualifying to the super league after finishing second and third respectively.
And the last time NAPSA Stars played at Heroes was in their week-four when the team hosted and beat Green Eagles FC to excite their home fans.
Coach Perry Mutapa will again be missing from the touch-line as he serves his last match ban handed to him by the FAZ disciplinary committee.
The team head coach says he expects a tough match against MUZA today, but also adds that NAPSA Stars want to collect all the maximum points from this home match.
“MUZA have done well. We were together in the National Division One League, they’ve only lost one game and they beat Nchanga in their last game, so they will come at us with a lot of confidence. We are coming from a loss, yes, but we are at home and we need the three points,” Coach Perry adds.
MATCH OVERVIEW AND TEAM FORM
Both teams are coming from having their weekend free from active football following the international break.
NAPSA Stars going into the match, are coming from recording a one nil loss to Power Dynamos from their week-five match played in Kitwe.
The Perry Mutapa-coached side only has a victory on their side from their five games played. The team has drawn three and lost two.
F.C MUZA on the other hand have eight points after winning two matches, drawing one and losing one.
TEAM NEWS
The Pensioners will be without midfielder Leonard Mulenga who is currently serving a one game suspension after getting a red card in the last match.
Striker Bernard Katumoya will also be missing this afternoon after picking up an injury during training.
KEY PLAYERS:
Rodwell Mukwanya (NAPSA Stars FC)- The goalkeeper has been on his best form this season so far having only conceded two goals in the last five matches.
Luka Banda (NAPSA Stars) – The team captain is likely to be available in today’s match again to provide leadership on the field of play.
David Odhiambo – (NAPSA Stars)- The central defender is back from his injury after missing out on three league matches. Odhiambo played four minutes in the last match and is likely to feature in today’s match.
Keegan Zulu (NAPSA Stars)- The defensive midfielder had an exciting match in the last game and will be looking forward to continue with his fine form if given a chance to play this afternoon.
Phiri Andrew (F.C MUZA) – Been an instrumental player to the F.C MUZA side scoring most goals for the team so far.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The visitors will be confident heading into this particular clash, based on their recent record against the Pensioners, with the last meeting seeing them win by a goal to nil in the National Division One League.
The two teams however went through a barren draw in the first half of the season.
HOW TO WATCH NAPSA STARS VS F.C MUZA
The game is scheduled to kick off at 15:00hrs this afternoon at The National Heroes Stadium.
Tickets are available at the Stadium and going at K10, K50 and K100. Kids will be allowed into the stadium free of charge and will occupy one wing.
Live and minutely updates will also be provided by NAPSA Stars across the Club’s social media platforms.