Orlando Pirates winger Deon Hotto is brimming with confidence as The Buccaneers prepare to face Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final.
A victory at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday would secure an unprecedented third consecutive MTN8 title for Pirates, a feat no other club has achieved. Kick-off is 18h00.
Hotto knows that with a victory, the Bucs would secure their third consecutive MTN8 title, a feat unmatched in the tournament’s history.
“It’s going to be something very amazing because it’s gonna be the third time in a row,” Hotto declared, emphasising the magnitude of the potential accomplishment. “I don’t think there’s a club that has done that. It’s something that we would cherish for the rest of our lives. Definitely, we will give our best.”
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While upbeat, the Namibian international acknowledges the tough challenge Stellenbosch FC presents. He understands that focus and concentration will be key to overcoming their tricky opponents.
Stellies accounted for Mamelodi Sundowns to book a final berth, beating them 2-0 on aggregate. They won with 1-0 scorelines, both at home and away.
“We just need to be on our toes, our minds in the game, because we have a good team,” Hotto stressed.
Despite the weight of expectations and the historical implications of the match, the Buccaneers appear calm and composed.
“No, I don’t think there’s pressure,” Hotto asserted. “The only thing we have to do is just wait for Saturday, be ready for the match. We need to get our minds focused on the match. The only thing is to get our mindset right.”
The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, the venue for Pirates’ previous two MTN8 triumphs, will once again host the final. With both teams hungry for glory and a passionate crowd anticipated, the stage is set for a captivating contest.
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