Midfielder Edgar Manaka insists Marumo Gallants aren’t dwelling on the high-profile departures of stars like Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane to Orlando Pirates. Photo: Backpagepix TS Galaxy will host Marumo Gallants in what is shaping up as a must-win Betway Premiership encounter for both sides, when they meet at the Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday evening (7:30pm kick-off). Gallants head into the clash placed 12th on the table and, despite a relatively encouraging start to the campaign, find themselves six points adrift of the Rockets, who currently occupy the final spot in the Top 8 — a gap that adds further significance to the fixture.
The visitors face a daunting task against a Galaxy side that has made Mbombela a difficult venue to visit. The Rockets have lost just once at home this season — an opening day 2-0 loss against Durban City — and have since found consistency through a string of solid results, strengthening their credentials as genuine top-eight contenders. However, Gallants will draw confidence from their recent head-to-head record against the Rockets.
They are unbeaten in their last six meetings, recording three wins and three draws, and will be eager to convert that form into their first victory in five matches after letting valuable points slip in recent outings. Away form remains a concern for Siwelele sa Marumo. All five of their defeats this season have come on the road, while a lack of clinical finishing has further hampered their progress, with missed chances proving costly in key moments.
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Midfielder Edgar Manaka believes the international break has come at a good time for the Bloemfontein-based side, who continue to settle under head coach Alexandre Lafitte. The experienced campaigner is encouraged by the progress made and is optimistic about what lies ahead.
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