Local soccer in high motion

The up and downs of Premier Soccer League

African cup of Nation is gone and ABSA Premier Soccer League (PSL) has started with a high note.  Teams that are representing the country have also resumed their journey with good results.

Nigerian national team have proved themselves as the best in the continent, after they were crowed the champions of African in South Africa.  The super eagles of Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso in the final of Afcon few weeks ago.

Furthermore, PSL have started in full swing last week. Log leaders, Kaizer Chiefs have seen themselves in the second spot for few days after starting the league with a draw against the most improved Mamelodi Sundwons.

The draw between Amakhosi and Sundowns has given Orlando Pirates a chance to taste the top spot for only three days. This was after Chiefs have managed to reclaim their first spot following their 2-1 win against Free State Stars.

The Buccaneers still have a chance to regain the top spot because they have a game in hand. Pirates did not play their match because they were representing the country in Champions League.  Their 5-0 win against Djabal FC in Champion league might be a moral boost in the PSL to regain their three days top spot.

Supersport United have also represented the country well with a 1-0 win away from home. That win against  CS Don Bosco have gave them a fair chance to be the victorious in the second leg at home.

Chippa United also have surprised many people after beating Black Leopard 3 – 0 in their last league game.  That win saw them moving away from bottom of the table ahead of Amazulu and Ajax with goals difference.

Burkina Faso up for Nigeria

Burkina Faso to face one of the top nation in the history of football

Burkina Faso came to the tournament as the underdog, but they surprised many people after they managed to advance to the Final of the African Cup of Nation.

The Stallions of Burkina Faso as nicknamed,  managed to beat Ghana on the penalties after what many can say the referee was not on their side. Most people believe that the referee of the day was one sided, was in favour of the Ghanaians.

However, that did discourage Burkina Faso to bounce back and equalize after Ghana got the so called “soft penalty”. Burkina Faso will be joining The Super Eagles of Nigeria in the final.

Nigeria advanced to the final after it defeated Mali 4-1 in the semi-finals. Mali who knocked Bafana Bafana out of the competitions throught the penalties, was not good to stop the inform Nigeria.

Nigeria knocked one of the tournament’s favorite Ivory Coast in the quarter finals of the competition.  Most thought Ghana and Ivory Coast will be the two teams standing up tall in the final of the tournament, but things turn out other way round.

The final of the African Cup of Nation will be played at the National Stadium on this coming Sunday.  The kick off will be at 20h00 and the opening ceremony will start an hour earlier.