Cedric Kese, the coach of Sekuhuhune United, is preparing for the match against Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semi-finals, where he intends to showcase his tactical insights.
Kese stated that his team must reach maximum preparation level during the first semi-final match, which will take place at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. This match will be the first of three planned encounters between the clubs throughout the week, followed by a Premier League Betway game, and then they will meet again in the decisive cup match.
Orlando Pirates aims to win its fifth consecutive title in MTN8, but Kese welcomes this challenge despite acknowledging the difficulty of the task facing his team.
"This is a very busy week for us because we will play against the same team three times," Kese noted. "We know how big the mountain we have to climb is, but we are preparing and we want to fight. Starting on Saturday, for the first match, we need to be the best. We must show our intentions, our mind, and our plan must be clear."
Kese described his ideal playing style as a combination of the best moments from recent Sekuhuhune United performances. He specifically highlighted strong opening periods against Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City, as well as defensive successes against Polokwane City. "I would say that if I have to combine the best, it is my first half against Chiefs, my first half against Durban City, combined with my best defensive and attacking elements from the first half against Polokwane City," he explained. "We need to find the right balance between how we want to attack and how we want to defend."
The coach also declined to reveal whether Sekuhuhune will adopt an aggressive approach in the first match, as he does not wish to disclose his tactical schemes in advance. "I would not reveal my approach for Saturday because I might reveal my secrets too early," he stated. "But I can say that I have seen other teams fail to cope with them. Let me just say that I want to go a different way."
