TS Galaxy FC head into a Premier's Cup semi-final against The Bees FC on Sunday knowing every point counts as they sit 12th in the Betway Premiership with 32 points from 30 games and a recent run of DWDDD.
What’s at stake for TS Galaxy FC
The semi-final clash at Kanyamazane Stadium kicks off at 09h00 on Sunday 19 July, with free entry for supporters. For TS Galaxy FC, the match is a chance to test their pre-season preparations after finishing ninth last term - not bad for a newly promoted side. The Bees FC captain Enocent Mkhabela insists his team can upset the odds on the day.
What The Bees FC captain said ahead of the clash
Mkhabela told KickOff the Premier's Cup gives his side a chance to measure their readiness before the new Betway Premiership season. “The Premier's Cup will help us see how far we are in terms of preparations for the new season, last season was good, we finished ninth on the log table, not bad for a new team in the professional ranks,” he said. He added that his side will rely on their coach’s plan and execution to turn the game in their favour. “As long as we play according to the coach's instructions and plan we will come up victorious,” Mkhabela shared.
Can The Bees FC exploit Galaxy’s weaknesses?
Mkhabela believes football is decided on the pitch, not on paper. “Whoever relies on his strong point and capitalise on his opponent's weaknesses wins a game,” he noted. The Bees FC skipper also stressed that all clubs in the semi-finals have established squads, making the tie a genuine test for TS Galaxy FC.
How Galaxy can bounce back
TS Galaxy FC currently sit 37 points behind league leaders Orlando Pirates and have shipped 38 goals this season while scoring 30. With a goal difference of -8, every clean sheet and attacking chance will matter in this cup run. The semi-final against The Bees FC is more than a warm-up - it’s a chance to start the new season with momentum.
