Eric Tinkler is ready for a big Confed Cup fight against Africain in Tunis

by Phumzile Ngcatshe

Saturday Oct 21, 2017. 22:42

Ahead of the CAF Confederation Cup semifinal clash against Club Africain, SuperSport United coach Eric Tinkler says they are ready for a big fight.

United are fresh from lifting the MTN8 Cup in the South African domestic season last weekend and Tinkler is hoping to continue with his fairy tale.

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Although the South Africans travel to Tunisia slightly on the back foot after allowing the Tunisians to get an away goal in a 1-1 draw played at home last month, Tinkler banks on his players to succeed.

“I have told my players that we need to become addicted to winning like it’s some drug," said Tinkler to CAF website

"We have to want it all the time and we need to have that mentality.

“We are bracing ourselves for a big fight but I believe in my players’ abilities and they have shown that they can thrive when put under pressure.

"Such competitions are where you judge yourself against the best and we need to step up.

"This is a trophy that I want to win as a coach and I almost did it with (Orlando) Pirates.”