THE Pensioners face another tough test this afternoon as they host Kitwe giants and current log leaders Power Dynamos FC in a match week-22 of the MTN Super League.
Three points are all that both teams are looking for in this match looking at how NAPSA Stars are pushing to stay close to teams at the top, and Power Dynamos are fighting to maintain leadership of this 2022/23 season.
And today’s match makes an interesting one for NAPSA’s coach Perry Mutapa seeing how he will be going up against his former team Power Dynamos FC and will want to prove something in this match.
The coach has drilled his strong 20-man squad which entered camp yesterday to prepare for this match.
And the first half of the season saw NAPSA Stars tumble to a 1 nil loss at Arthur Davies Stadium.
FORM GUIDE AND MATCH OVERVIEW
NAPSA Stars are coming from recording an important draw in their last encounter against Green Eagles FC in Choma to see the Perry Mutapa-drilled side move up on the log from sixth to fifth position.
The team has 31 points from the 21 games and are coming from recording four consecutive victories before the draw recorded last weekend.
Power Dynamos on the other side are coming from recording four consecutive draws in their last matches, with the last draw being against in-form Mazabuka against in-form FC MUZA.
The Mwenya Chipepo sit top of the log with 38 points, only a point better than second placed Forest Rangers.
TEMA NEWS
Not much has changed in this Perry Mutapa-coached side with the coach having the same options to select from.
Coach Perry will also enjoy a rich selection as all his players are fit and up for selection.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
In the last 10matches, Power Dynamos has enjoyed dominance winning five matches while NAPSA Stars have won only once recording a 4-1 victory.
The rest of the results have seen both teams battle to draws in four meetings.
KEY PLAYERS
Power Dynamos have beefed up the squad with three new players who are expected to take part in this match. Andy Boyeli, Austin Muwowo and Thomas Chideu were all unveiled ahead of this match.
Nothing new from the NAPSA Stars camp who have the same squad since the start of the second half.
Team top scorer Musonda Kapembwa will be a player to look out for in this match with the player having seven goals to his name coming into this match.
HOW TO WATCH THIS MATCH
The match is set for Edwin Imboela Stadium at 13hrs.
The match will also be televised live on the world of champions SuperSport. Alternatively, you can follow live updates on NAPSA Stars FC Facebook and Twitter pages.