Free transport for United fans
ALEXANDRA - In-form Alexandra United, better known to its loyal fans as the 'Hope City Giants' will have a tricky game on 15 February at Makhulong Stadium in Thembisa.
They face the unpredictable Atlie at 3pm
The team have pinned their hopes on their loyal fans supporting them to keep their ambition of promotion alive come end of season.
Club director Nick Nicolaou said, “We are therefore calling on our loyal supporters to come in their numbers to give the team much-needed support in the hope of maintaining the winning rhythm.
“We are arranging free transport for our supporters to take them to Makhulong. We need that support and it could just prove to be the tonic the boys need to keep winning.”
The next home game for United is on 21 February against African All Stars at the Alexandra Stadium at 7pm.
“This is another must-win game for us,” said Nicolaou. “These [Atilie and African All Stars] are some of the tricky teams for some reason and if we can register wins against them, we hope to be home and dry in the race for promotion to the National First Division next season.
“We call on all our supporters to come to the stadium for this home fixture as well.”
United have gone six games unbeaten, with five wins and one draw, placing them five points clear on top of the log.
The Alex team have 26 points from 11 games while their nearest rivals, Highlands Park and Diphiri have 21 points from 11 and 10 games respectively. African All Stars are in fourth place with 19 points with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, FC Alexandra were beaten 2-0 at home by Yebo Yes United. FC currently lies 12th on the log with 11 points from 11 games, while Yebo Yes are in seventh place with 16 points from the same number of games.
Details for transport: Khotso Mofolo 072 415 5586 or Greg Baloyi 082 967 8849.
