Free State Stars striker Tshepo Mothiba says he is relishing the chance to face his former side Baroka when the two side’s lock horns at the Goble Park on Wednesday.

Ea Lla Koto have slowly been improving their performance since the return of head coach Giovanni Solinas but they currently sit at the foot of the Absa Premiership table with eight points after 12 matches.

The 23-year-old striker admits he’s relishing the opportunity to take on his former side when they meet in the Absa Premiership.

‘The preparations have gone well as far as tomorrow game is concerned,’ Mothiba told the Free State Stars website.

‘The guys are working very hard as we find ourselves in the wrong end of the table.

‘The team [Baroka] has not changed much since I left and I will love to play against them.’

Free State Stars against Baroka kicks off at 19:30.