Fortune Eichab, head coach of Khomas Nampol, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure maximum points in tonight’s match.

Nampol currently leads the league with seven points, having won three matches and drawn one. Tonight, they will face last year’s runners-up and 13th-placed FC Ongos at Independence Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19h00.

Speaking to this publication yesterday, Eichab shared his team’s readiness. “We had a great week after successfully collecting points last week. Now, our focus is on this weekend’s tie. My players are ready, both mentally and physically, for this tough encounter against Ongos,” he said.  The two teams have a history of closely-contested matches, with each winning one of their previous two encounters. However, Eichab remains optimistic about his team’s chances. “Ongos is a strong team, and we respect them. But we’re aiming to collect points in this match. A strong start to the league can set the stage for a title challenge.” He added, “Most of our key players are available for this encounter, and it’s a match we need to win. We’re going into this match with the goal of securing maximum points.”

On Saturday, action will continue at various venues across the country. At Rundu Sport Stadium, Julinho Sporting will lock horns against Young African, with the match scheduled for 14h00. Following this, Cuca Tops will square off against defending champions African Stars at the same venue at 16h00.

In Windhoek, Unam FC will face off against newcomers KK Palace at Unam Stadium, with the match scheduled to start at 16h00. Meanwhile, at Independence Stadium, Khomasdal outfit Civics will welcome Eeshoke Chula Chula in a tie slated for 16h00.

Coastal outfit Blue Waters will take on Mighty Gunners at Kuisebmond Stadium in a game expected to start at 16h00. In Swakopmund, Blue Boys will host Okahandja United at Mondesa Stadium in a tie scheduled for the same time as the other matches in other towns.

Wrapping up the day tomorrow will be a tie between Shandumbala team Tigers and Young Brazilians, slated for 19h00 at Independence Stadium. On Sunday, action will continue in Rundu, with Cuca Tops taking on Young African at 13h00, followed by a match between Julinho Sporting and African Stars at 16h00. In Windhoek at Unam Stadium, Unam will host Chula Chula at 13h00, while at Independence Stadium, Civics will host KK Palace at 13h00.

At the coast in Walvis Bay, Kuisebmond Stadium, Blue Waters will take on Okahandja United, while in Swakopmund, Mondesa Stadium, Blue Boys will take on Mighty Gunners at 14h00.

Meanwhile, in Windhoek at Independence Stadium, Tigers will take on Khomas Nampol at 16h00, while at Unam Stadium will be Ongos and Young Brazilians, starting at 16h00.

-mkambukwe@nepc.com.na