Platinum Stars striker Letsie Koapeng says that Dikwena will be playing for their pride in their last match of the season.

Roger de Sa’s side have already been relegated and sit bottom of the Absa Premiership table with 21 points. Koapeng, however, believes that his side need to keep their heads up when they host Bidvest Wits at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace on 12 May.

‘There’s a lot to salvage. There’s pride to play for. It will be very good for us to close off the season on a winning note. We just need to focus on winning our next game and not really focus on what’s happening off the field. Getting a win in our last game will mean a lot to us. It will be good for the team and everyone’s confidence,’ said Koapeng.

The striker joined Dikwena during the January transfer season and has recently found his scoring touch after netting two goals in the last two matches, but he has lamented the timing of his form.

‘It’s always a good feeling as a striker to get your name on the scoresheet. I am just grateful to have got the two goals and to be scoring again. I wish I could have scored more for the team and helped more in the current situation. Football can be a cruel game and anything can happen, irrespective of how much quality you have in the squad,’ said Koapeng.

Despite already knowing their fate lies in the National First Division, Koapeng says that his team will do all in their power to make sure they win their last match.

‘It’s going to be a tough one because Wits are also trying to push to make it into the top eight. Everyone will go out there to play for points but I think we need a win more than them. If we can work together as a team and unit and realize that this is the last 90 minutes that we have together, we can make it count,’ said Koapeng.

Platinum Stars will host Bidvest Wits at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace on 12 May, with kickoff at 3pm.

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