By Sibusiso Masilela
Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker says they will not underestimate Nsingizini Hotspurs in the CAF Confederation Cup encounter on Saturday afternoon at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
“We won’t take them lightly as they look organisers after playing some of their pre-season friendly matches at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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We are used to playing at the same venue which is an advantage for us,” he said.
The match will be officiated by Kenyan officials Nyagrowa Mimisa Dickens (middleman), Samuel Kuria (first assistant referee) and Kelvin Mania (second assistant referee).
The fourth official will be Kelvin Maina while Bwanya Tendai will be the match commissioner.
The entrance fee for the first leg is E50.
The return leg will be played a week later at Cape Town Stadium.
The back-to-back Momo Cup champions announced a E1.5 million sponsorship from Macsteel Eswatini on Friday.
The Matsapha-based company joined the likes of Embiveni Meats, and Siphambanweni Milling as sponsors for the team.
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The green and white ensemble recently made a couple of signings such as Khanyakwezwe Shabalala, Neliswa ‘Tiger’ Dlamini, Bongiswa Dlamini, Innocent Dlamini, Ayanda Mayeyane, Luyanda Nhlengetfwa, and Zimbabwean striker Junior Zidonga, among others ahead of the new season kick-off later this month.
The team has already played a series of international friendly matches against several South African sides Royal AM, Richards Bay FC and Maritzburg United ahead of their continental assignment.
