Tauranga City United AFC's premier team is looking forward to their first home game this Sunday against Birkenhead United.

Their new season is off to a great start with the win against Onehunga Sports last week.

Back in the NRFL Premiership, the team isn't too concerned playing against teams they do not know.

'We concentrate on playing each game and do not think too much about the opposition,” says the team's top scorer Jerahl Hughes, who bagged his first two goals for the season last week from penalties.

That win was no mean feat as Onehunga is an experienced side, finishing third last year in the premier division.

This week's game is against Birkenhead United, which also won their first game last week.

Tauranga coach Duncan Lowry has signed on for another year and has been able to strengthen his premier team to 20.

'It is great to have two compete for every spot on the team, but some of them will be disappointed at times for not being picked to play.”

The future looks bright for Tauranga City's premier team, who came through the pre-season undefeated.

Sunday's game starts 2.45pm at Links Avenue Reserve, Mount Maunganui.