We do not undermine Fort Hare: Nompumelelo Nyandeni

We do not undermine Fort Hare: Nompumelelo Nyandeni

JVW seasoned midfielder Nompumelelo Nyandeni says they refuse to undermine newcomers the University of Fort Hare FC when they face-off this afternoon at Davidson Stadium in Eastern Cape.

The Bedfordview outfit will be out to chase a much needed win, coming back from a 0-0 draw against the University of Pretoria last Sunday.

Nyandeni says they will be stepping into a new territory, playing at Fort Hare’s home stadium for the first time this afternoon and as a team they do anticipate a difficult match.

“We are playing away and we will be experiencing this stadium for the first time - which will make this encounter a bit difficult. We honestly don’t undermine Fort Hare FC despite them being newcomers in the league,’’ said Nyandeni.

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Coach Mitchell Stevens’ side has not been consistent in the first quarter of the Hollywoodbets Super League, having secured a single win in five matches and drawing four.  The team will rely on Nyandeni’s experience since her significant return.

The 36-year-old played her first game back in JVW’s colours in March and immediately registered her name on the score sheet in their 5-1 win over Fort Hare FC at the UJ Stadium.

“I like that we have experience playing against this team, and we know what to expect. I remember I scored against them in my game for JVW since my return. We are looking forward to playing at their home ground - which I believe might give us a slight challenge,’’ added Nyandeni.

The Bedfordview outfit is seventh on the Super League log with 23 points, just one point behind KZN’s Royal AM.