Baroka learns from Telkom Cup games

Despite being eliminated in the Tel­kom Knockout Cup on Saturday Baroka Football Club has cherished every match they played. Cape Town City Football Club beat them 4-3 at Peter Mokaba Stadium to advance to semi-finals.
Baroka’s Chief Executive Officer, Mor­­gan Mammila said they were proud of the strides they have made despite failing to advance to the semi-finals. “We would have loved to go all the way to the final but it was not to be. However, we are happy with progress we have made in the competition. It was our first cup competition since we were promoted to the Premier Soccer League in May and we managed to go through to the quarterfinals,” Mammila said.
He also indicated that participation in the competition boosted them in the league because they played against strong opponents. “We played Platinum Stars and they are a strong team. The competion has showed us our strength and weaknesses and given us that competitive edge,” Mammila said.
He stated that they are already well prepared for their clash with Super Sport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on 19 November in their ninth match of the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
United are currently in second position of the league while Baroka occupies the 10th with nine points after eight matches. “We are aware of their form in the league but football is football. It is about who rises to the occasion and we are ready for them. It is our home match and we have to win the match,” concluded Mammila.

Story and photo: Cape Town City Football Club defender Roland Putsche and Baroka Football Club midfielder Nyasha Munetsi go head to head trying to win the ball.