{"id":299046,"date":"2024-09-13T11:24:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T09:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/marumo-coach-aims-at-dream-start-in-premiership-20240913\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:32:56","slug":"marumo-coach-aims-at-dream-start-in-premiership-20240913","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/marumo-coach-aims-at-dream-start-in-premiership-20240913\/","title":{"rendered":"Marumo coach aims at dream start in Premiership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The buzz surrounding the adrenaline-pumping Betway Premiership League fixture between Marumo Gallants and Kaizer Chiefs set for tomorrow \u2013 Saturday, 14 September \u2013 in the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, is electrifying. Evidence thereof is how quickly tickets are selling, with those costing R40 and R50 reportedly sold out at local Computicket selling points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only tickets selling at R60 are still available for the match that will see both sides begin their journey of renewal. Kick-off is at 17:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The host, Marumo, will be renewing its ambitious pursuit for a permanent stay in the country\u2019s elite football division, and also make a lasting impression to fans of their new home in Mangaung, Bloemfontein. The Bahlabane Ba Ntwa (warriors of war) return to the top-flight rank after having purchased the Moroka Swallows franchise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the visiting Chiefs, they embark on a journey to reclaim their rightful place and renew their title winning-aspirations under new head coach Mohamed Nasreddine Nabi. He begins his new chapter with the Amakhosi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The head coach of Marumo, Dan Malesela, is optimistic about making a good start, informed by the squad he has assembled. \u201cThe key thing is, there is a fight for positions in the team, which is good. What is an assignment to us is who of them are we going start with. But we have an idea of who to start with; this is a good situation to be in rather than not knowing and not having good personnel,\u201d said Malesela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embed image\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-imageid=\"eef34fcd-3c8c-4908-9031-22561c9d42ad\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12207\/b97bf6eb8ce643638d62489d1fc000df.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0891ef9f17d0498e93075eca3d71e5e8.jpg\" style=\"max-width:620px;\"><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>Marumo Gallants players during a preparatory session for their Betway Premiership match against Kaizer Chiefs tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The former captain of Orlando Pirates and the winner of the 1988 Bob Save Super Bowl trophy, stated that his warriors were geared for the battle against Chiefs. \u201cIf we are not ready with Chiefs now, then we will not be ready for any opponent. 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