Sekhukhune United coach Cedric Kaze has called on his team to demonstrate courage ahead of their MTN8 semi-final clash with Orlando Pirates. The first leg of the two-leg tie will take place at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday at 15:00. Kaze, who joined Sekhukhune during the current transfer window after a stint at Kaizer Chiefs, highlighted the importance of mental resilience in the high-stakes encounter.
Kaze, who previously served as co-coach to Khalil Ben Youssef at Chiefs, emphasized that his team must avoid the mistakes made in their 2-0 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs earlier this season. 'I didn’t like that game. I made sure the players were aware of that. I thought we played without courage; we played with the handbrake on,' Kaze said. The coach praised his side's response in a 2-0 win against Polokwane City, expressing hope for a similar mindset against Pirates.
The MTN8 semi-final presents a dual challenge for Sekhukhune, as they aim to secure silverware while adapting to their new coaching structure. Kaze acknowledged the difficulty of competing across multiple competitions but insisted the team would 'do as much as we can to give ourselves a chance in both.' Pirates, the four-time defending Wafa Wafa champions, hold a scheduling advantage, with a midweek league clash against Babina Noko before the return leg next Saturday.
