MASERU- Former acquaintances face-off in what promises to be an exciting encounter in a premier league clash.
Bob Mafoso-led Linare FC welcomes James Madidilane-led Lijabatho FC in Maputsoe on Saturday the 25th, January at 16:00hrs.
Contrary to the expectations that came with him being hired, the newly roped in Madidilane is faced with a lot of criticism. Two games in, his team is yet to win a match under his mentorship.
Facing the also under fire Linare, whose, run of poor results also puts Mafoso on the firing line, both these teams will go all out for maximum points.
Mahala on one hand, has been the busiest team in the market in this transfer window, and the expectations for the team to win is also palpable.
Lijabatho’s talisman, Khaketla Matamane also returns after serving his one match suspension suspension.
After playing 14 matches, Mahala sits in position 8 on the log standings, with 19 points in their bag.
The team however has blostered and beefed up the squad with the new arrivals in the former Matlama shot-stopper Monaheng Ramalefane and LCS’s former defender Mohlomi Makhetha.
On the other hand, Linare’s under pressure Mafoso is for sure facing a huge mountain to club in regard to this fixture. His team is currently not performing according to the expectations of their fans and supporters.
And playing against former coworker, who probably knows all his tricks and tactics, to win this one, Bob and co will have to dig even deeper. That is only one thing these coaches are left with to do, it goes without saying that the Mighty Greens supporters will expect nothing less than a win out of this match.
Seeing Linare struggling and on 9th position, with just 17 points on the log standings is surely a bitter pill to swallow for the people of Leribe and the neighbo