The Ghost' inspires City

Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler believes a larger crowd than usual will help motivate his players against Orlando Pirates, when the two teams clash in an MTN8 semifinal, first-leg tie at Cape Town Stadium this evening.

- Jonty Mark

The supporters are likely to mostly be followers of the Buccaneers, with Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates attracting huge crowds wherever they go in the country, but Tinkler believes this can be a help, and not a hindrance to his players.

"First and foremost, Pirates at home or away is a home game for them, they have a massive crowd (wherever they go). But on a personal note I think a fuller stadium, whether the crowd is yours or the opposition's, makes you raise your game to another level.