Sekhukhune gunning for MTN8 comeback

ERIC Tinkler must be a happy coach — his team, Sekhukhune United, and talisman Keletso Makgalwa, have hit the right notes at the right time.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Sekhukhune United will face Stellenbosch in the MTN8 semifinal second leg at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday at 6pm, trailing 2-0 from last weekend's first-leg defeat in Stellenbosch. The ginger-haired coach lamented after that game that his troops had not followed his instructions.

That loss also dented their perfect start to the season, having won all three of their opening matches - two in the Betway Premiership and one in the Wafa Wafa Cup.

However, Tinkler’s troops bounced back on Tuesday night, defeating newcomers Orbit College 3-0 away. The victory propelled them to the top of the log standings with a perfect record after five matches, including wins over Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy.

Tuesday's win - coupled with a clean sheet and a Player of the Match performance from Makgalwa - has boosted confidence ahead of the MTN8 semifinal clash.