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Spokesperson, Thabo "Tbose" Moroape confirmed to www.blackaces.co.za, that they have arranged a 59-seater bus to ferry their fans to Durban for this game which he has since described it as a do or die for AmaZayoni.
"It is time like this where we desperately need our supporters to rally behind the club as players need their motivation. All the remaining matches are like cup finals to us, and our supporters are equally important to the players as they boost their confidence to do well," said Moroape.
Aces (15th position with 15 points from 25 matches) travel to KwaZulu-Natal highly motivated after their 1-1 drawn league match against BidVest Wits University. The result saw them reclaim their 15th position on the log which was temporarily occupied by Jomo Cosmos.
AmaZulu (10th position on the log with 29 points) on the other hand got their 2010 calendar off very well after the African Cup of Nations Cup break, winning the KwaZulu-Natal derby against Golden Arrows whom they beat 2-1, with Asanda Dlamini and Mark van Heerden having scored the two goals.
"We are aware that AmaZulu are currently on top of their game, but we can’t allow them to beat us as which could signal the beginning of our end in the top flight league," added Moroape.
The Akis Ayiomamitis coached side goes to this game with the hope of doubling their beatings over Usuthu after having lambasted them 2-0 at home in the first round match played at the Ackeville Stadium on September 27. Clifford Mulenga who on Wednesday against Wits came on as a late substitute, scored both goals on the day which sunk AmaZulu.
Aces will look to attackers in Mulenga, Darrel Smith and Sandile Zuke who scored an equalizer against Wits, as well as Mpho Maleka for goals.
Tebogo Mokoena, Lehumo Itshegetseng are out due to injuries and defender Felix Musasa will also not make the trip to Durban after he collected his 4th yellow card against Wits.
Usuthu will welcomeWarren Bishop back from suspension, while Ntokozo Sikhakhane (knee) and Sthembiso Dlamini (calf) will both miss out.
After AmaZulu, Aces will be at home to Maritzburg United on Wednesday, February 10, then travel to Loftus where they have a tricky one against Kaizer Chiefs (February 17) before they take on Bloemfontein Celtic (home, February 20) and Ajax Cape Town (away, March 6).
The rest of Absa Premiership matches tomorrow are: Bloemfontein Celtic v Moroka Swallows (Seisa Ramabodu) and Ajax Cape Town v Mamelodi Sunmdowns (Athlone). Kick-Off for the two matches is also 3.30pm.
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