Well, for starters seeing former Orlando Pirates midfield genius “Tso” Vilakazi was heart-rending considering what has been happening with his private life.
But last night’s interview with his former teammate who ended his football career with SuperSport Jabu “Shuffle” Mahlangu turned out to be a jaw-breaker as they took each other head-on. Exceptional.
At stake is the Nedbank Cup finale to be contested between Bucs and Matsantsa a Pitori.
“The Little Napoleon” as Vilakazi was then known to fans, spoke unrelentingly about the fact his former club has a star on its jersey, a far reach for SuperSport.
As they both outlined their club’s tactics, formation and winning formula- one could easily agree that the two possess a wealth of experience that cannot, and I repeat, cannot be left to ruin.
“We have a star on this jersey and you must respect us,” pointed “Tso.”
“One thing that could falter us on Saturday is only us. We shall teach you lesson by outsmarting you from the middle. Yes, we’re shaky at the back but I tell you on the day, we shall be victorious. We know your weaknesses and that would be exploited on the day.”
In his response soccer star turned entrepreneur “Shuffle” waxed lyrically that, there’s nothing to prove against Bucs having collected four points from them this season.
“I stand by my conviction that we shall expose them again,” he said.
“Look, with us its not about individualism but collectiveness. No ‘big’ names and this is what our coach Stuart Baxter excels with. He turns you into a star, instead.”
“Star or no star, we will take you from the tactical approach because that’s what Baxter specializes with.
Bucs advanced to the final stages after beating FS Stars 4-2 in a thriller clash, and SS showed the newly promoted Polokwane side Baroka FC what they will face in the elite league by outnumbering them with a victorious 2-0 score.
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium (Polokwane)
Why: Nedbank Cup finale
Kick off time: 3pm
Tickets are still available at Computickets outlets.
