Orlando Pirates star Deon Hotto says they want to defend their MTN8 title against Stellenbosch FC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
The Soweto giants have won back-to-back titles and could make history by being the first team to win the competition three times in a row should they defeat Stellenbosch over the weekend.
Hotto said the Sea Robbers want to make history and defend the title for the third time.
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"Since we are the defending champions, for sure we have to be the favourites and we really want to win and defend this trophy for the third time.
"It's going to be history for us, the club and the supporters," the Namibian international said.
Hotto also commended Jose Riveiro, stating the Spaniard was gelling well with the team under his tutelage.
“For me it’s just the brand of football that he is playing because, it’s role that I have playing for couple of years and I’m gelling well under his wings,” Hotto added.
The match on Saturday is expected to be a hotly contested affair and Riveiro has already stated that they will give Stellenbosch the respect they deserve.
"We have to accept Stellenbosch the way they are, we respect them big time we faced them four times last season in the MTN 8 semi-finals and in our two games in the league,“ Riveiro said.
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