MTN8
Kaitano Tembo’s United up for Chiefs clash
Kaitano Tembo will be looking for inspiration from one of their former players
Weekend success for SuperSport United against early log leaders Bidvest Wits came at an appropriate time for the team‚ said coach Kaitano Tembo as they prepare for the MTN8 semifinal against Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday. "It’s a morale booster‚" he said after Saturday’s 1-0 win, with Zimbabwean Evans Rusike scoring the match winner. "It gives us a little less pressure in terms of us preparing for the MTN8." Tembo rejected the suggestion that there was less pressure on his side ahead of the semifinal than opponents Chiefs‚ who have yet to win a league game. "Not really‚ for us the next game is always the most important and there is always pressure‚" he said. "It doesn’t matter who you play or in which game you play‚ we always try and put emphasis on the next game." But he did agree Sunday’s first leg at Atteridgeville would be tough. "They got into the semifinals because of a good win over Free State Stars and irrespective of their league form‚ a Cup game is a different game altogether." ...
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