Platinum Stars defender Rofhiwa Tshikovhi has told Soccer Laduma that they'll need to be on their toes when they meet Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 first leg semi-final clash tomorrow.
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Dikwena beat league champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 a fortnight ago to qualify for the semis and Tshikovhi said they're motivated but the game will require a lot of professionalism.
Although Amakhosi beat Mpumalanga Black Aces 4-0 in their previous Wafa Wafa encounter, the Tshiondo, Venda-born centre back said they want to make the people of North West happy.
"When you're a footballer, such games will come your way and we knew that we'd face one of the big guns at some stage in the cup. We knew we'd face Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits or Chiefs in the semis and we were ready for that. This is a big challenge for us because we'd like to make the people of the North West happy and give them the trophy. We beat Sundowns and I don't see anything stopping us from beating Chiefs.
"We've got a lot to lose because we have to win the game and also keep the trophy in Rustenburg. Yes, we'll have Thursday and Friday to prepare for the game, but as professional players, even a day is enough," said the 25-year old player.
The defender also urged the Dikwena faithful to come in numbers as they aim to make them proud and defend the Wafa Wafa title. Dikwena will welcome Amakhosi at Royal Bafokeng Stadium and the game gets underway at 20:00.
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To read more on what Tshikovhi said, get your latest copy of Soccer Laduma (Issue no: 884) and read the Revolving Column.
