Striker, Sthembiso Ngcobo has told kaizerchiefs.com that the Nedbank Cup presents the Club with an opportunity to win some silverware and continue with the proud culture of the Club to win trophies.

‘Valdez’ as Ngcobo is affectionately known at the Village was the hero the last time the Glamour Boys won a trophy back in December 2010 as his brace and one goal from Siphiwe Tshabalala sent rivals, Orlando Pirates packing with a 3-0 thumping in the Telkom Cup final played at FNB Stadium.

The KwaZulu/Natal born striker has found it tough to break in to Stuart Baxter’s team with Bernard Parker, Lehlohonolo Majoro and Kingston Nkhatha doing well this season.

He has showed in the past three games in particular against Orlando Pirates when he came on as a substitute that he can still stand up and be counted as Chiefs prepare for a tricky Nedbank encounter against Polokwane City at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Tuesday morning.

“We are all looking forward to the game against Polokwane City. With the Coach (Stuart Baxter) preparations for the game are the same as when we prepared for the Soweto Derby. The competition for places remains fierce and everyone wants to play which is good for the team,” said Ngcobo following a grueling training session at the Kaizer Chiefs Village on Tuesday.

“We know that it is going to be a tough game. I have been here for a while now and we suffered against lower division sides in the past couple of years. We are not taking this game lightly.

Ngcobo also sees the Nedbank as an opportunity for the Club to bring silverware to the Village; “We want to win this Cup and we know we have to beat Polokwane City to take a step closer to our dream. I am also happy the game is being played in Durban, my home province.

“We have a good record in Durban and hopefully we will continue doing well at Moses Mabhida Stadium,” added Ngcobo.

Kickoff is at 20h30.