Kaizer Chiefs forward Bernard Parker is full of excitement and gratitude at receiving an opportunity to add their biggest trophy in history with Amakhosi.
The Soweto giants have reached the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League – their first in the history of the competition, and have been paired with a side they played twice in this season’s group stages, Wydad Casablanca.
Kaizer Chiefs are expected to travel to Casablanca on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s first leg clash at the Stade Mohammed V.
Parker, who has won all trophies domestically, is hoping he can add the Champions League title to his long list of achievements.
“I feel great. Time flies. It’s been 10 year already. I think I have won every trophy (domestically). I’ve represented the country over 70 caps. It’s been a wonderful career and what a way to be blessed, with being part of the Kaizer Chiefs team that’s going into the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. This is massive. This is where, as a team, we can make history and it would be lovely for me to be part of this history in my 10th year,” Parker told the Amakhosi media department.
“We need to go in wholeheartedly, with a clean mind and a fresh body and everything else will follow, in terms of our quality, techniques and dynamics. It’s exciting and happy times.”
Parker also spoke about the happiness of the Amakhosi players at having Stuart Baxter back at the club.
“The change has brought life out of the squad, not only on the field but in the dressing room as well. The guys are happy. Whenever there’s a change, we all want to impress the boss. This is what the guys want to do – they want to impress the boss.”