Baroka FC welcome Stellenbosch FC for an Absa Premiership clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, with both teams desperate to get back to winning ways.
Baroka FC welcome Stellenbosch FC for an Absa Premiership clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, with both teams desperate to get back to winning ways. Stellenbosch have managed just two wins in 14 matches since their promotion to the South African top flight, a record that leaves them rooted at the bottom of the table on 12 points. But Baroka have fared only marginally better, and currently find themselves in 12th place with two more points to their name. Considering Stellenbosch's struggles, Bakgakga coach Wedson Nyirenda will know that Saturday's home game presents a fantastic opportunity for his side to pick up three much-needed points. Unfortunately for Nyirenda and his team, a positive result is far from a formality, as Baroka are currently the only side in the Absa Premiership who have yet to claim a victory in front of their own fans this season. “It is difficult to understand why we struggle so much at home‚ we create enough chances but the ball is just not going into the net for us‚” Nyirenda told TimesLIVE. “As a coach that is not an easy thing to explain. We feel like we are doing a lot of things right‚ but for whatever reason the win at home is not coming. “We know it is important to pick up points at home because it is also not easy to go away and get points in this league. It is very competitive‚ so you must grab every advantage you can. “I believe we can start winning at home‚ we just need a bit more composure in front of goal‚ and maybe a bit more luck.” Baroka can take heart from their last home result, however, a 2-2 draw with Orlando Pirates that saw them rally from two goals down to secure a late point. Meanwhile, Baroka's captain Mduduzi Mdantsane has been stripped of his armband amid talks of an imminent move away from the club in January, possibly to Kaizer Chiefs. Gerald Phiri Jnr has stepped in as his replacement, and Nyirenda said there was no cause for concern. “There’s nothing wrong about changing the captain. It’s the club’s policy to change captains,” he said. Looking at the head-to-head statistics, Baroka have the clear upper hand, with three wins and four draws in eight previous meetings between the two teams.
Baroka FC v Stellenbosch FC
Baroka FC welcome Stellenbosch FC for an Absa Premiership clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, with both teams desperate to get back to winning ways.
Stellenbosch have managed just two wins in 14 matches since their promotion to the South African top flight, a record that leaves them rooted at the bottom of the table on 12 points.
But Baroka have fared only marginally better, and currently find themselves in 12th place with two more points to their name.
Considering Stellenbosch's struggles, Bakgakga coach Wedson Nyirenda will know that Saturday's home game presents a fantastic opportunity for his side to pick up three much-needed points.
Unfortunately for Nyirenda and his team, a positive result is far from a formality, as Baroka are currently the only side in the Absa Premiership who have yet to claim a victory in front of their own fans this season.
“It is difficult to understand why we struggle so much at home‚ we create enough chances but the ball is just not going into the net for us‚” Nyirenda told TimesLIVE.
“As a coach that is not an easy thing to explain. We feel like we are doing a lot of things right‚ but for whatever reason the win at home is not coming.
“We know it is important to pick up points at home because it is also not easy to go away and get points in this league. It is very competitive‚ so you must grab every advantage you can.
“I believe we can start winning at home‚ we just need a bit more composure in front of goal‚ and maybe a bit more luck.”
Baroka can take heart from their last home result, however, a 2-2 draw with Orlando Pirates that saw them rally from two goals down to secure a late point.
Meanwhile, Baroka's captain Mduduzi Mdantsane has been stripped of his armband amid talks of an imminent move away from the club in January, possibly to Kaizer Chiefs.
Gerald Phiri Jnr has stepped in as his replacement, and Nyirenda said there was no cause for concern.
“There’s nothing wrong about changing the captain. It’s the club’s policy to change captains,” he said.
Looking at the head-to-head statistics, Baroka have the clear upper hand, with three wins and four draws in eight previous meetings between the two teams.
Head to Head Comparison
Baroka FC - Last 5 Matches
Stellenbosch FC - Last 5 Matches