Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says they hope they made Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs fans happy by eliminating Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8.
Stellies advanced to their first-ever MTN8 final after defeating Sundowns 2-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
Barker was informed about the number of Pirates and Chiefs supporters in attendance at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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"That's nice, that's a really good rivalry among the big three," Barker told SuperSport after the game.
"Hopefully we can make some of the Pirates and Chiefs fans happy that at least we don't allow Sundowns to get to the final.
"So hopefully against Pirates we can have some Chiefs and Sundowns supporters. But, no, we've got fabulous supporters back home and this is for them."
Barker also dedicated the win to the Stellenbosch supporters as they had to play their 'home' fixture in Durban.
"This is huge, to make a second semi-final in a space of six, seven months is really incredible. I mean the top eight is one of the hardest competitions to get to a final. To be able to get past a team like Mamelodi Sundowns over two legs, is just incredible for us as a team," he added.
"Really happy for our supporters, a pity they couldn't be here in numbers to support us but this is for them back home. Hopefully, the final will be accessible and we can go to the final with our fans.
