Sphiwe Masilela
Maritzburg United midfielder Daylon Claasen believes that, in spite of their mid-week win, their battle to get out of the relegation-zone is far from over.
Speaking ahead of their visit to Bloemfontein Celtic at the Dr Petrus Molemela stadium in the DStv Premier League clash on Saturday evening, Claasen said the 1-0 win against fellow stragglers, Black Leopards, improved the mood in camp.
“The morale and confidence level has increased a bit. It was a massive three points win for us but this is not the end of the fight,” he said.
“We still have a long way to go. We know we have to take it game by game and we must treat every match like a final.
The Team of Choice, who are 15th on the log table, trail 11th placed Celtic by six points.
“We have to focus and make sure we execute the coaches’ game plan. Every win is important. We want points more than anything,” said Claasen.
Top of the table clash sees Supersport United welcome TS Galaxy who handed Swallows FC their first defeat of the season.
Matsansta-a-Pitori are second on the log, three points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Rockets have punched way above their weight since Owen Da Gama took over the Mpumalanga side.
Galaxy are 8th on the table.
Orlando Pirates, who are third on the log will travel to the Nelson Mandela stadium to face the inconsistent Chippa United.
The Chilli Boys are flirting with the relegation zone, languishing in 12th on the log, four points adrift of basement dwellers, Black Leopards.
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