Barker urges focus as Stellenbosch aim to close MTN8 semi-final tie

STELLENBOSCH FC coach Steve Barker will be hoping his side can make their 2-0 first-leg advantage count when they face Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 semifinal second leg at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium tomorrow (6pm kickoff).

- OBAKENG MELETSE

The Cape Winelands side travel to Polokwane buoyed by goals from Enyinnaya Godswill and Devin Titus, which gave them a first-leg win that could see them reach their second consecutive final in the competition, having fallen 3-1 to Orlando Pirates last season.

Both teams enter the semifinal clash in contrasting form. Stellenbosch have struggled in the league, failing to pick up a win in their first three matches this season, while they face a Babina Noko side that is flying high at the top of the Betway

Premiership table with three wins from three matches. Despite the advantage heading into the contest, Barker has called for his side to fully capitalise on their first-leg lead.

“Looking ahead to another exciting challenge for us,’ Barker said ahead of the match.