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The job is not done! Amakhosi striker urges 'fighting spirit' to seal CAF CL semi-final spot

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Samir Nurkovic (Gallo Images)
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Kaizer Chiefs star forward Samir Nurkovic has called upon his team-mates to display "fighting spirit" when they meet Simba FC on Saturday in the CAF Champions League quarter final second leg.

Last week, Amakhosi humbled the Tanzanian outfit 4-0 at FNB Stadium in the final first leg, with their ticket to the next round almost certain.

However, the Serbian-born striker does not believe that the score deficit should allow Amakhosi to lose focus as anything can happen.

"We are looking forward to the return leg, and we have worked hard to prepare for this match," said Nurkovic.

"We will do everything to get to the semi final stages. We want to continue from where we left off in the previous match.

"We can't think about those things too much (a possible comeback from Simba). What we have to do is to stay focused.

"We have to focus on how we are going to play and approach the game tomorrow."

Meanwhile, Happy Mashiane echoed Nurkovic's sentiment and called for caution as Amakhosi continue to surge in the prestigious African tournament.

"Anything can still happen; it is a game of football. We will not be carried away by our big lead," Mashiane said.

"The coach told us to exercise caution and not to take them for granted. We managed to score four goals at home, and they can do the same over there.

"We have to be focused and double our efforts."

Saturday's match will take place in Dar es Salaam at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

Kick-off is at 15:00 (SA time).

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