The Baby Wolves will be chasing their third consecutive victory when they face the University of Johannesburg in Polokwane on Saturday.

Speaking to SABC Sport, Mafene says he has been impressed by the team’s performances during the first half of the league campaign and credits their success to a collective effort from the players, technical team and management.

“I believe favour and luck has finally located the home of the UFH Baby Wolves once again. Credit should be given to the management, the players and the entire technical team for the efforts put forth to ensure we keep up with the competition. Well, part of the mandate is still the same. The aim is to finish in position two. For now, we keep focused on each game to become better for the next game,” said Mafene.

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UFH currently sit third on the log with 13 points from eight matches. They have secured back-to-back victories over City Lads (3-2) and First Touch Ladies (1-0), with Mafene believing the win over First Touch has strengthened their push for a top-two finish.

“Well, our win against First Touch has really given us leverage and hope of securing a better position towards the end of the season. So, yes, it really helped us a lot,” added Mafene.

The Eastern Cape outfit now shifts its focus to Saturday’s clash against UJ and Mafene expects a closely contested encounter against the energetic Gauteng side.

“Coming to the game against UJ in Polokwane on Saturday, look, I believe the plan is still the same. We focus on each game at a time. I mean, we played against them in the first leg and managed to secure three points and score two goals.

“So, coming to this encounter, I believe it will be a game of two halves. We have a plan and they have a plan. We need position two, they need position one. Well, may the best team win,” he expressed.