Wounded Leopards out to stop in-form Arrows

Black Leopards will welcome Lamontville Golden Arrows in an Absa Premiership match at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday.

Kick-off is at 6pm CAT.

Lidoda Duvha are wounded following their 3-0 defeat to Chippa United away in their previous league game which was played in midweek.

The defeat left Leopards placed 13th on the league standings - a point above the relegation playoff spot.

Robert Ng'ambi, the Leopards midfielder, says they will be relying on home ground advantage when they take on an in-form Arrow side.

"It will not be easy after our defeat to Chippa United. It was just a bad day at the office for us," Ng'ambi said.

"We will now face Arrows side which has been in good form. We will look to make use of our home ground advantage."

Meanwhile, Arrows extended their unbeaten run to four matches in the league when they defeated Baroka FC 1-0 away in their last game which was played in midweek.

The win took Abafana Bes'thende to the fourth spot on the league standings - a point behind second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns.

Steve Komphela, the Arrows coach, has opened up about the life of a coach ahead of their clash with Lidoda Duvha.

"The beauty of being a coach: after a loss, you are alone, after you win, you are alone," Komphela said.

"Loneliness is synonymous with coaching. Next trip is Thohoyandou on Saturday. We stay put in Polokwane."

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Black Leopards

Andriamirado Andrianarimanana: The midfield maestro has cemented his place in the Leopards starting line-up. Andrianarimanana will be looking to play a key role in helping his side win at home.

Mwape Musonda: The reigning Absa Premiership Golden Boot winner has failed to score in his last three league games. Musonda will be keen to end his scoring drought against Arrows.

Golden Arrows

Edmore Sibanda: The goalkeeper kept his second clean sheet in his last three league matches against Baroka FC. Sibanda will hope to maintain his great form against Leopards.

Danny Venter: The attacking midfielder was on the score sheet in the 1-0 victory over Baroka FC. Venter will be eager to find the back of the net again and help his side secure away victory in Limpopo.