Phiva host Mbombela

Just a few weeks back fans, football lovers and both Phiva Young Stars and Mbombela United were denied the opportunity to clash on the date that was set for the derby due to Nedbank cup last 32. However SAFA has announced the 4^th of March as the new date for the derby. Phiva will host Mbombela at Kamhlushwa stadium on Wednesday afternoon; the game will kick-off at 16:00h pm.

The two giants have met quite several times and winning has never been easy to any though United triumphed most of the games for the past seasons. Both teams will be playing under lot of pressure; United is setting to expand the league gap as they are seated on the number one spot and very determine to keep their unbeaten record in 15 games as they will play their 16 game. Hence Phiva will want to catch up after they dropped two points this past weekend when they played draw, also make up for their Nedbank cup loss to Jomo Cosmos which led to coach being expelled from the club. This is indeed a very prominent game to both sides.

Though the question was will Phiva survive the derby pressure due to their major change “appointing new coach?” the hosts seem to be very confident and emphasizes that these things happen in football so this situation won’t have negative impact on the game. Phiva base and ground on the fact that a game of football is unpredictable, anything can happen. “I haven’t had much game time with the boys and yes am new but that’s how football is and none of these are stressing me. It’s a big game and i am sure Mbombela is also not at ease as anything can happen during this game. I am also fortunate because I know most of the players some I have worked with before”. Said Ashwin Sutton, Phiva head coach.

United’s winning momentum doesn't give them any advantage because with football you; win, lose or draw and since this is not like any other games surely we shall see flames. The team knows that for them to accomplish the NFD dream they need to give this game their all and make every minute count. “There will be new changes in the team structure due to injuries the team encountered in the past match but then this won’t be an issue because we have plenty of good players capable to tackle this match” added Mfanimpela Maseko, united coach.