CUT ready to bounce back in first home game

CUT Men’s Football remain confident and upbeat ahead of their crucial Varsity Football third-round clash against the TUT at home in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

After a 4-1 loss to Wits in round one, followed by a narrow 1-0 defeat to NWU-Mahikeng last week, things haven’t been easy. But there is still a sense of excitement in the camp, especially knowing their next game will be played in front of their passionate home supporters.

CUT showed a much-improved performance in Mahikeng, and that display has kept belief high within the squad.

Centre-back Alwande Sibiya, who put in a strong performance, said the team fought hard against the former champions and that everyone deserves a pat on the back.

“I must give credit to the squad, including the technical team. We all performed well in that game, and it was a solid team effort, even though we didn’t manage to score,” Sibiya said.

“Honestly, everyone contributed to our performance, and I’m really pleased with how we worked together. The losses were tough, especially given the high expectations at the start of the season, and both games were away, which made it even more challenging.”

Sibiya added that playing in front of their home fans is something the team really cherish, and they are determined not to let their loyal supporters and classmates down.

“We’re excited to finally have our first home game against TUT this week. Playing in front of our home crowd for the first time always gives us a boost, and you know they’ll be cheering us on. We’re feeling confident and clear that once we get our game plan clicking, we’ll start seeing the results we want.”

Thursday night’s eagerly anticipated clash at CUT Stadium will kick off at 18:30.

Fixtures: HERE  

Tickets: HERE.