Windhoek
Come hell or high water, Tigers’ veteran mentor Brian Isaacs says his charges are ready to do whatever possible in ensuring that they beat closest MTC Premiership title rivals Black Africa, when they clash tomorrow at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.
Still firmly in charge of proceedings atop the league table with 51 points, Tigers’ smooth run will tomorrow be put to a serious test when they face equally dangerous Black Africa in a crucial match that could possibly prove to be one of Tigers’ toughest assignments to date.
Despite the mounting pressure, coach Isaacs remains unfazed, saying he is not a worried man as they have more than enough ammunition in their arsenal to dispatch Black Africa come tomorrow and ensure their healthy league title race remains intact.
“It’s a very crucial match for both teams, but I believe we need those points more than them as we have to maintain our perfect run, and also ensure we move within touching distance of the league title. We beat them in the first leg, so I strongly believe we can still beat them come tomorrow,” says Isaacs.
“I’m not going to undermine them or handle them with kid gloves, because a defeat could disrupt our perfect unbeaten record. The players are ready for the task at hand. I don’t have to motivate them that much since they already know what is at stake tomorrow and also the importance of us collecting maximum points this weekend.”
Tigers will be without the reliable services of defender Ferdinand Karongee, who is still serving suspension.
Weekend Fixtures
Saturday, February 27
African Stars vs Flamingoes (Sam Nujoma Stadium at 14h00)
Tigers vs Black Africa (Sam Nujoma Stadium at 16h00)
Eleven Arrows vs Mighty Gunners (Kuisebmond Stadium at 14h00)
Blue Waters vs Citizens (Kuisebmond Stadium at 16h00)
Sunday, February 28
Tigers vs Flamingoes (Sam Nujoma Stadium at 14h00)
African Stars vs Black Africa (Sam Nujoma Stadium at 16h00)
Blue Waters vs Mighty Gunners (Kuisebmond Stadium at 14h00)
Eleven Arrows vs Citizens (Kuisebmond Stadium at 16h00)