Barker: We Have a Slight Edge

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has shared his views on facing an Orlando Pirates outfit that had eight players on international duty ahead of their MTN8 final clash at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday (kickoff is at 6pm).

- Khaya Ndubane

Pirates have had to prepare for the clash without Relebohile Mofokeng Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Thalente Mbatha, Kamogelo Sebelebele and Sipho Chaine, who were all part of the Bafana Bafana squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria. They also missed Deon Hotto, who was with Namibia for the qualifiers as well.

Stellenbosch only had Thabo Moloisane on international duty with Bafana. Barker admits that Stellies have a slight advantage over Pirates ahead of the final.