Stellies Coach Barker Lauds Pitso's Courtesy Call Before Zamalek Game

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has recognised the value of Pitso Mosimane s visit to the club as they prepared for their Caf Confederation Cup quarterfinal first leg tie against Zamalek at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 3pm.

Hugely experienced coach Mosimane, who visited Stellies at their base in the Cape winelands on Monday, has faced Zamalek several times during his days at Al Ahly, Zamaleks biggest rivals in Egypt. During his 18-month spell at Al Ahly, he won two Champions League titles, among many accolades, beating Zamalek four times, drawing once.

Jingles also schemed the demise of the White Knights as coach of Mamelodi Sundowns in the two-legged 2016 Champions League final 3-1 on aggregate.

It was nice to have Pitso. It would have been unwise of us, with him being in Stellenbosch, not to use his expertise and knowledge, having coached in Egypt and having played a number of times against Zamalek, Barker said on Tuesday.

It was nice to just hear from him, just the mentality, the emotional engagement the players have with him. To have that experience with someone whos won the Champions League was very good for us to hear and also for the players to get insight from him.