WINDHOEK – High-flying FNB Orlando Pirates will confront their equally inform opponents in the shape of Tigers in the pick of this weekend’s MTC Premiership clashes when the league resumes after last weekend’s enforced hiatus because of the national elections.
Bobby Samaria’s charges are lying in third place on the bloated 16-team log standings – 2 points off the tale of early pace-setters African Stars and a mere point adrift of reigning Namibian champions Black Africa (BA).
The Ghosts have been blowing hot and cold and currently seat in 5th spot – four points off the pace, and victory against their old nemesis will propel them within touching distance of the summit.
History has shown that matches between Ingweinyama and the Ghosts never fail to ignite the paying customers and Sunday’s clash of the titans should be no exception.
The match, slated for the spacious astro-turf Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura promises to be a closely contested encounter with both teams boasting an array of attacking minded players in their armoury.
In Letu Shetumuane, the Donkerhoek outfit possesses one of the most gifted and skilful footballers in the business. If left unchecked the veteran dreadlocked winger could inflict serious damage to the Buccaneers’ title aspirations.
Pirates’ diminutive playmaker Imbert Izaaks, is showing maturity way belying his rookie tag and young age. The highly gifted youngster has shown massive improvement in his playing style in each and every game so far this season.
The much-adored midfielder is blessed with that rare ability to change the entire complexion of the game with one moment of individual brilliance. He could be the man to watch in Pirates’ overdue desire to wrestle the coveted league title away from their celebrated rivals BA.
By Carlos
Kambaekwa