UFS to build on momentum as playoffs loom

UFS Kovsies are bracing themselves for a tough and, what should be, a thrilling sixth-round Varsity Football clash when they face Wits in Johannesburg on Thursday night. A second vs 3rd on the log battle to see who solidifies their position.

The Bloemfontein side are sitting comfortably on the log with just two rounds remaining. Being in second place, a home semi-final is well within reach. Wits, meanwhile, will be eager to secure their own semi-final spot as the race for the playoffs heats up.

After a slow start to their campaign, UFS have won three games in a row, their latest being a 2-1 victory over CUT in the Bloemfontein derby.

Kagiso Semenya, who scored in that win against their city rivals last week, says Thursday’s outing will be another tough test but with so much at stake, motivation is high.

“Going to Johannesburg to play against Wits is always going to be tough. Wits want to qualify for the semi-finals, and we want to secure a home semi, so it’s going to be a hard-fought game,” Semenya said.

“But we are prepared mentally and physically fit. I believe we are going there to secure our home semi. We started slow earlier in the tournament because many of us are playing Varsity Football for the first time. We didn’t really feel the pressure, as our senior players have encouraged and supported us.”

Semenya added that with the momentum they are building, it’s important to keep the run going as the knockout stages approach.

“Now, with momentum on our side, everyone wants to maintain it throughout the tournament. Next week we play the four-time champions, Tshwane University of Technology, but that doesn’t worry us. It’s about who wants it more it’s not about how many times you’ve won it.”

Thursday’s clash between the Witsies and Kovsies in the City of Gold kicks off at 18:30.

Fixtures: HERE  

Tickets: HERE.