Namibian international Deon Hotto says helping Orlando Pirates become the first team to win three consecutive MTN8 Cup titles is a moment to cherish for the rest of his life.
The Buccaneers beat Stellenbosch 3-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday to clinch the title for the third successive time.
Hotto has been involved in each of these wins.
“To be honest, every cup has its own story. This one we have won three times in a row and it is something that we will cherish for the rest of our lives,” Hotto told the media after the game.
“And for me, it is my birth month, so I will enjoy it as it is my early birthday gift, and we are just grateful for what we have achieved now.”
The 33 year old started as a left-wing before he was moved to the left-back during the game, and is pleased with the confidence coach José Riveiro has in him to move him about.
“It was not something new, it is something that I have been doing in training and it is something that comes automatically,” he said.
“The coach always tries to adjust me at the back, and for me it is just about the confidence the team has in me, the players and the technical team.”
Hotto’s focus now is on the Namibia national team to help them beat Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations back-to-back qualifiers at Orlando Stadium tomorrow before facing them on 14 October at the same venue.
“I’m going to the national team, so now I have to switch my mind again. My country needs me more than ever now.”- Sowetan Live
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