Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has revealed that he has always believed the MTN8 Trophy is special and the best one to win as you have to earn the top eight spot.
Barker was speaking ahead of their MTN8 final clash against Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday (6pm).
The Stellenbosch mentor says he has had a vision since promoting the team to the Betway premiership back in 2019, and will be hoping to realise it at the second time of trying following their 3-1 controversially defeat against the Buccaneers in last season’s MTN8 final.
“Sometimes my honesty and openness, maybe play against me, but you can ask the club, you can ask the players,” Barker told the media ahead of the final.
“The day we got promoted to the PSL, I said to the players that the best trophy to win in the season is the MTN8 because you’ve earned it.
“It’s not easy to get into the top eight, especially when we started in the PSL and I’ve told them I’ve always had a dream and a vision personally to lift this trophy.
“So personally, my desire to lift the MTN8 is higher than any other trophy, I believe that lifting the MTN8 is just really special.
“So, I have a vision. I have seen it, I have lived it. I’ve wanted it, and I’m sure the players are on the same mission as me is to go there, and to just really go and play with our hearts on our sleeves.”
Written by: Diski Voice
