Johannesburg, South Africa – After struggling at the bottom of the league, Galaxy don turn dem fortunes around under coach Bega‘s guidance. With only one game to play, dem dey fifth position, potentially set for dem best league finish ever.
Sukazi, Galaxy chairman, praise Bega for leading dem through dis unusual and tough season. In his words, “We had a very unusual season, amazing at that, because after the first six matches, we were rock bottom with just two points. Usually, in this league with its difficulty, teams no dey come back, but we did.”
Sukazi highlight the turnaround, saying, “At some point, we dey even near third position, and now we dey fifth. We need to be grateful – the way we recover no be normal. People criticize when we make Bega coach after Ramovic, but him fit build on wetin Ramovic started.”
With one match to go, Sukazi dey satisfied say dem dey in top eight, especially when he remember say dem dey fight relegation just months earlier. “We had a helluva run. It dey good to get slump now wey we dey safe in top eight rather than earlier in the season,” he added.
For Sundowns, them dey sit pretty on top of the table, and striker Iqraam Rayners talk say dem dey full of confidence. “The mood dey good for us. We’re in a good space to finish off the season,” him talk as dem prepare for dem next match.
Rayners no underestimate teams below dem, especially as Chippa United no don win any of dem last four matches. “Chippa get quality players, and dem go want show us as dem fit play sharp,” Rayners warn.
As for Chiefs, dem dey prepare for a Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates with coach Nabi still dey fight for dem place. Nabi, through him translator, emphasize say, “Big clubs fit get ill, but we no go die. We believe say we get life still to win matches.”
With results no dey go Chiefs way lately, Nabi believe sey winning the derby go be important for him future. Matlou, one of the players, recognize say the pressure dey high, but him still dey hope say continuity go help dem build better for the next season.
In recent matches, Buccaneers don dey on top form, cutting the gap to league leaders Sundowns. But, dey also leave Golden Arrows in relegation warning with close matches dey left. The tension dey high as teams dey fight for survival and titles.
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