Mamelodi Sundowns had moments of luck and benefited immensely in its seven years of winning the league. This is according to Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki.
He was responding after Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena said Amakhosi is historically a lucky club during a post-match interview with SuperSport Tv after its 2-1 win in the DStv Premiership match recently.
Ahead of their mouthwatering MTN8 semi-final first leg clash at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, Ntseki egoistically responded to the claim, saying the Brazilians attained most of their success through luck.
“We can say the same about any team that is doing well in the league or any cup games,” Ntseki said during the MTN8 press conference at the PSL headquarters in Parktown on Thursday.
“If you can look at Manchester City, there were games where they were very lucky and won games, but the most important thing is going into those games with confidence, belief, faith and obviously luck will be on your side.
“And I think they [Sundowns] have benefited a lot, because if you look at the seven years of winning the league, there were moments when they were very lucky, so it is very normal.
“The time when Chiefs were winning it was also normal to say things at times turned out for you and I think if we can have that luck back, we will be winning the league and trophies.”
Mokwena has since cleared the air and defended his stance, saying that he was misinterpreted and reiterated his statement by saying God must be a Chiefs supporter.
“It is very true, God must be a Kaizer Chiefs supporter,” he said.
“And there is no greater, no greater compliment that could be given. Honestly, I wish someone would say to me ‘my goodness God loves you’, and not only say it but really have the evidence to point to say it’s true.
“We’re playing against a very good team – a well-coached team and I say this with a lot [of respect].”
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