Edmilson Dove has opened up on Kaizer Chiefs' preparations for the upcoming Betway Premiership fixture of importance against Sekhukhune United, with a Top Eight spot on the line.
The Nedbank Cup champions will have to put the celebrations on ice as they turn attention to league matters, where on-form Sekhukhune lie in wait at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
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Nasreddine Nabi's troops have endured a disastrous Betway Premiership season that now sees them in ninth position with two matches left. The goal is at least a Top Eight finish, and defender Dove is under no illusions about the task at hand.
"We know the importance of Saturday's game and we have put the celebrations aside," the 30-year-old told the club's media.
"We changed our focus back to the league, and we have been preparing well. We are training well. The mood and the energy are positive, so hopefully, we can go to this game with a good idea of what needs to be done, which is what the coach has been doing in the sessions.
"We are ready to fight for it, and hopeful we can finish the season in the Top Eight.
"There are no easy games in the league. The most important thing is focusing on ourselves and trying to fix what we have not been doing so well," he added.
The Mozambican also stressed the importance of walking away with the three points.
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"I am sure that the gents understand that we need to go all out for us to be able to walk away with positive results.
"It's been a bit of a difficult season, but that is our main goal now, to make sure that we are in that Top Eight, and we will do everything in order to make sure that we are in that Top Eight."
Kick off is at 15:00.
