Pirates, Stars derby to headline weekend action

Pirates, Stars derby to headline weekend action The 2018/19 Namibia Premier League (NPL) will showcase the Orlando Pirates and African Stars derby at the Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

The black-and-white outfit, coached by Peter 'Oubaas' Mokwena, are currently the bottom-feeders of the league with only six points.

Pirates have a mountain of work to do when they take on defending champions Stars, who have been playing incredibly well and collecting points. The Samba Boys, mentored by Bobby Samaria, have 19 points, occupy third place on the log and are chasing the log leaders.

With the season progressing, fans are urged to make a turn at the stadium to cheer on their favourite players in the derby. The match will kick off at 18:00. Tickets cost N$30.

In today's match, Otjiwarongo-based Mighty Gunners, will take on highflying log leaders Black Africa (BA) tonight on the artificial turf at Katutura.

Gunners are in second spot with 21 points, while BA are hoping extend their lead at the top. They are currently on 29 points.

In other fixtures tomorrow, Rundu outfit Julinho Sporting will face Life Fighters, while Okahandja United and Citizens will cross swords at the Okahandja Stadium and Unam will travel to Karasburg to face Young Brazilians.

LIMBA MUPETAMI