The Soweto giants face each other for the second time in a week in the Telkom Knockout semi-final, and Amakhosi are still smarting from their 3-1 defeat to Bucs in the League game.
“Last week’s Derby defeat left a bitter taste,” admits Tshabalala to the club’s website.
“For us, it’s not about revenge. It is about playing good football and doing well for ourselves and the supporters. We have to bring our A-game, because we have to go past Pirates to reach the Final.
“The coach has a healthy headache when it comes to team selection for Saturday’s game. The coach selects the best XI for the match, depending on planning. There are a lot of factors in this game. Bragging rights and pride are at stake.”
Tshabalala believes their 3-1 win over Golden Arrows on Tuesday night showed character and was a step in the right direction.
“That was a great result,” he adds. “Scoring three goals at home showed our character after losing against Pirates. We will take the Arrows win as a confidence-booster to this Telkom Knockout semi-final.”