Kaizer Chiefs forward Ashley Du Preez insists they are not looking too far into the future though he admitted winning the Nedbank Cup is their only realistic chance of silverware this campaign.
The Glamour Boys returned to winning ways on Tuesday after they narrowly saw off Magesi FC 1-0 in the Betway Premiership with Du Preez coming off the bench to score the solitary goal as Chiefs kept grip of their top eight spot.
The 27-year-old is hoping to continue what has been a good past few days for him after also committing his future to the club for a further two years till 2027 after strong interest from Portugal.
Du Preez expressed his delight at returning from injury as well as what facing his former side will be like.
“Getting onto the field after coming back from injury and scoring the winning goal and the three points is exceptional, and I am very happy,” Du Preez told the club’s official website.
“Injuries are part of the game but it’s a question of how you bounce back, and I am just delighted and relieved to be fit again.
“It’s always nice to play against a former team. There’s a familiarity with their structures and the way they play. Going into a cup game is a very different approach from a league match. We have to get a positive result on the day so we are going out to win and get through to the semifinals.
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“We take one step at a time. Obviously, we haven’t won a trophy for some time and our intention is to go all the way to the final and win that. For now though, our focus is 100 percent on beating Stellenbosch and nothing else.
“We are extra focused on this weekend’s match because it’s our only realistic chance of winning silverware. This is a very important game in the context of our season. Our preparation has been good and we are mindful that there’s no second chance in knockout competition.
“It will really benefit us to see a big crowd of Chiefs fans at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. They have been giving us great support all season, even though difficult times, and we will need them on Saturday.
“As players and management, we want to win, but just as important, we are going out there to give our amazing supporters something to celebrate,” he concluded.
