Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker wants more of the same from his players when they take on DStv Premiership newcomers Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Kick-off is at 7:30pm CAT (SA, GMT+2)
The Maroons grafted hard to earn a 1-0 victory over Orlando Pirates on the opening weekend of the new season, with Antonio Van Wyk's 42nd-minute goal settling the contest at the Danie Craven Stadium on Saturday night.
Barker handed debuts to new signings Thabo Moloisane, Ismael Toure and Genino Palace, while Kgaogelo Sekgota made his bow as a second-half substitute, and the quartet applied themselves with aplomb.
With Rise And Shine next on the agenda, Barker has challenged Stellies to maintain the high standards they set against the Buccaneers.
"One of the ethos of our club is our work ethic, team unity and positivity, accountability, responsibility and authority," he said.
"We showed that with the shift that the players put in, the tactical discipline, the tactical awareness that we applied, especially without the ball, which I thought was really good.
"The challenge is always making sure that the same type of work ethic and sort of attitude and discipline that we showed, we need to carry through to the next game."
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Polokwane were unfortunate to get off to a losing start on their return to the top flight after being beaten 1-0 by Cape Town City at Athlone Stadium on Sunday evening.
The Motsepe Foundation Championship winners looked destined to pick up a point on their travels, but Jo Paciencia struck in the 92nd minute to snatch all three points for the Citizens.
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