Defending Debmarine Namibia Premiership champions African Stars’ new coach, Bob Mafaso, says he needs some time to bed-in following a weekend of mixed fortunes.
Stars lost ground at the top of the standings after suffering a surprise 2-0 defeat to Unam on Saturday afternoon before atoning for that shock result with a 1-0 win over struggling Bucks Buccaneers the day after.
The holders dropped to third and now trail Ongos by a point having started the weekend level on 26 points. Ongos picked up four points to move up to 30, following a goalless draw with Mighty Gunners at home on Sunday and a 3-1 victory over Okahandja United the day before.
In an interview on Saturday after their loss at the Unam Stadium, African Stars head coach Bob Mafoso stated that his players gave their all, but Unam was more organised on the day.
“I am still trying to get my feet on the ground with the new team, but we had a good game plan, and my players gave it their all,” Mafoso said.
“I just hope that in our next game, they will not be in too much of a hurry and try to play our game, as today they were rushing. I am the only new guy here, so the players have an understanding of what is expected to win,” Mafoso noted.
He acknowledged that he did not intend to start his African Stars journey with a defeat and hopes to turn things around and ensure the team retains their title.
Khomas Nampol moved into second position on the table by virtue of having a better goal-difference after beating Cuca Tops 2-0 away at Rundu, where they also drew 2-2 against Julinho.
Young African are fourth, following Sunday’s 1-0 win over Unam and a shock defeat by the same scoreline against Buccaneers on Saturday.
It was Young African’s first league defeat of the season and indicative to the slip in form since relinquishing top spot on the standings which they led for the opening nine fixtures.
The Gunners complete the top five, after picking up two points on the road. They also played to 1-1 stalemate against Tigers on Friday.
In the drop zone, Young Brazilian in 14th spot improved their survival prospects with 1-0 triumph over bottom side Cuca Tops and 1-1 draw with Julinho.
Like Tops, Blue Boys continued struggling as they lost both matches over the weekend.
They were defeated 2-0 away to Eeshoke Chula Chula on Saturday and 1-0 by King Kauluma Palace the following day.
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