"The Soweto derby has come early than expected" - Hlatshwayo

By Dumisani Baloyi - Orlando Pirates captain Thulani Hlatshwayo spoke to Sky Football Magazine journalist Dumisani about the MTN8 semi final draw.

"It has come early than I expected, but I'm happy with the fact that it did, it will build me as a player going forward, the only issue is that there won't be supporters."

"Right now the focus is on the match against AmaZulu that's coming next weekend, that's where the focus is, we take it one game at a time, we don't want to rush things."

"The mood at the camp is very good, we won our first game and we are excited about the semi final draw we just need to take that excitement to the field and play in the best way we know how."

"I think Orlando Pirates signed me to help them win trophies, and made me a leader so I'm going to lead wherever I can in the best possible way. The armband is not important to me or anyone. We can all come here and play without armbands."