Unpredictable Blue Eagles will be hoping to reclaim top spot when they host Dwangwa United in the only TNM Super League second round match today.<\/p>\n
With 42 points from 23 games and lying on fourth position on the log table, Eagles can ascend to the top with a victory in today\u2019s encounter.<\/p>\n
If they win, Eagles will have 45 points, a point above Mafco, who lead the standings with 44 points going into today\u2019s game.<\/p>\n
In the first round, Eagles earned a hard fought 0-1 victory over Dwangwa at Chitowe Stadium.<\/p>\n
Eagles\u2019 Assistant Coach, Wilson Chidati, yesterday said his side was treading carefully ahead of the game.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will be like a cup final. Our preparations have gone well and the players are mentally ready,\u201d Chidati said.<\/p>\n
Eagles have received a boost following the return of injury-phone striker, John Malidadi Jnr, and midfielder, Philip Masiye.<\/p>\n
But influential midfielder, Gilbert Chirwa, is still out due to an injury.<\/p>\n
The fixture against Dwangwa will not be easy as the rookies are fighting for Super League survival.<\/p>\n
Stuck on position 12 with 22 points from 24 games, Dwangwa have refused to throw in the towel in the survival battle.<\/p>\n
Dwangwa\u2019s gaffer, MacDonald Mtetemera, has assembled a good squad blended with young and experienced players.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe anticipate a tough match but we are going there to collect maximum points,\u201dMtetemera said on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Dwangwa will rely on set-piece expert, Jack Chiona, sniper Frazer Menyani and stylish midfielder, Cuthbert Sineta, whereas Eagles will put their hopes on Maxwell Salambula, Stuart Mbunge, Steve Chagoma and Gregory Nachipo.<\/p>\n
Eagles started the campaign on a high having finished as first round winners, but things changed suddenly in the second round when they went five consecutive games without a victory.<\/p>\n
For the past three seasons, Eagles have been clueless in the second round.<\/p>\n
Some soccer commentators say Eagles have a lean squad that cannot withstand the heat throughout the season.<\/p>\n
Since the introduction of the Super League in 1986, Eagles have never won the league. Super League will continue on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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