Mashamaite praise for Komphela -Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite has heaped praise on Free State Stars boss Steve Komphela. The two teams will meet in a Telkom Knockout quarterfinal on Sunday afternoon at the Charles Mopeli Stadium and Mashamaite says thet last season’s ‘Double’ winners know they will be in for a battle. “We are excited about this match because we are playing against a Stars side that is coached by one of the most intelligent coaches in the league,” Mashamaite told reporters. “They know us and they never want to lose to us, but as Chiefs we always go into each and every competition to win.” Mashego - There was more competition at Pirates -Mamelodi Sundowns striker Katlego Mashego says that he feels there was more competition for places in his time at Orlando Pirates than there is at Mamelodi Sundowns at the moment. The striker made the bold statement at a press conference ahead of ‘Downs crucial Telkom Knockout tie against Platinum Stars. Bucs up against history -Tunis has not been a happy hunting ground for South African sides in the past, with teams having to contend with a strong home side, an intimidating atmosphere and at times dubious decisions from match officials. Orlando Pirates will be the fifth South African side to play Esperance in the Tunisian capital in their African Champions League semifinal on Saturday and will hope to be the first to record a victory after what has been a tale of woe so far.. Bester ready for Bucs reunion -Lamontville Golden Arrows forward Rudolf Bester says he is looking forward to taking on his former team Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout quarterfinal. The Namibia international joined Abafana Bes’thende from the Buccaneers on a season-long loan deal and he says there will be no hard feelings when he visits Orlando Stadium on Wednesday. Zungu - We won’t change our tactics Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungu has explained that the Brazilians won’t change their tactics for the game against Platinum Stars.. Downs, who comprehensively beat Bloemfontein Celtic 4-0 in the first round of the Telkom Knockout competition, will face stiffer competition from Dikwena in the last eight of the competition on Saturday. Ex-Esperance man says Bucs can win Former Esperance defender Koffi Dankwa says that the Orlando Pirates will need to play quick attacking football if they hope to beat the Tunisian giants who have a very proud record at home. #Oubza ••• BOLD is what we have become, and GLAMOUR is a prerequisite@Naturena
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:56:55 +0000
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