Babina Noko booked their place in the quarterfinals with a victory over University of Pretoria and have since been handed a favourable draw against another lower division side, Milford FC, with the tie set to be played at home.
Tinkler says it is not only the board who should be dreaming of lifting a trophy, but the players should also wish to elevate the stature of the club.”Life throws you opportunities and what you do with those opportunities is entirely up to you. Later in life, you come back and say ‘what if I did this, what if I did that’, too late my friend.
“Players must recognise that this is a great opportunity.”
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The coach, however, warned that the trophy will not just be handed over on a platter as there could still be a banana peel.
Sekhukhune have faced Motsepe Foundation Championship sides in their previous two cup ties, winning narrowly against both Highbury and Tuks.
Tinkler admitted this was a concern.
“If you are going to lose to a lower league team, questions are going to be asked-especially to the coach. A lot of times, like I’ve said, the coach is not the problem, it’s the mindset of the players that has to change, and that’s really difficult to change because that needs to come from them, collectively and individually.”