In the past two weeks, Mamelodi Sundowns were involved in the CAF Champions League semifinals and had put their Betway Premiership engagements on hold.
The mission was a success as they managed to qualify for the final, where they will meet Morocco’s AS FAR next month.
But tonight, the Brazilians’ attention and focus switch back to the Betway Premiership, and they will be gunning for three points against Stellenbosch FC at Loftus Stadium. The match begins at 7.30pm.
Sundowns are in a close contest with Orlando Pirates, who are a serious threat to dethrone the defending champions from the top of the standings.
Pirates are leading the charts with 58 points from 25 matches, while Sundowns are lying second, having registered 56 points with two matches in hand.
Sundowns will overtake Bucs if they can get three points from Stellies tonight.
3-1 win against Sekhukhune United
Sundowns’ rejuvenated midfielder Jayden Adams is pleased with the progress his club has made recently.
Ironically, Adams is a former Stellies player, and he may want to prove a point when he plays against his former teammates.
“I think it is a remarkable achievement for us as a team, even for me as an individual, to have qualified for the Champions League final,” Adams said.
“Last year we got there, but we didn’t go all the way out. Going into the league, I think for us it’s just to keep going, keep winning, and focus on ourselves while taking it one game at a time, and we are definitely confident and excited for the game on Wednesday.”
This past weekend, the side from the Winelands came out victorious at home after beating Sekhukhune United 3-1.
According to Adams, that might have been a confidence booster for Stellies.
Downs ready for well-coached Stellies
He further stated that they expect a well-coached side that will also be searching for a spot in the top eight.
“I think they are a hard-working team. They are well-organised and well-coached. I think we are also expecting them to come out guns blazing because they are coming off a win.
“We know they are going to come at us, but we will be ready for them.”
Adams concluded by lauding the supporters for the support they showed the team over the weekend.
He encouraged Sundowns’ fans to arrive in big numbers for the midweek fixture as they continue to defend the title.
“We just want to thank the Yellow Nation for always being the 12th man, especially in the last game.
“That boosted our confidence, and we hope they come out in numbers again on Wednesday to rally behind us.”
- Mamelodi Sundowns qualified for the CAF Champions League final and are now refocusing on the Betway Premiership.
- Sundowns are second in the league with 56 points from 23 matches, trailing Orlando Pirates who have 58 points from 25 matches.
- A win against Stellenbosch FC tonight could see Sundowns overtake Orlando Pirates at the top of the league.
- Midfielder Jayden Adams, a former Stellenbosch player, praised the team’s progress and expects a tough match against a well-coached Stellenbosch side.
- Sundowns urge their supporters to attend the match in large numbers to help them defend their Premiership title.
In the past two weeks, Mamelodi
But tonight, the Brazilians’ attention and focus switch back to the Betway
Pirates are leading the charts with 58 points from 25 matches, while
Ironically, Adams is a former Stellies player, and he may want to prove a point when he plays against his former teammates.
“I think it is a remarkable achievement for us as a team, even for me as an individual, to have qualified for the Champions League final," Adams said.
"Last year we got there, but we didn’t go all the way out.
He further stated that they expect a well-coached side that will also be searching for a spot in the top eight.
“I think they are a hard-working team.
"We know they are going to come at us, but we will be ready for them.”
Adams concluded by lauding the supporters for the support they showed the team over the weekend.
He encouraged
“We just want to thank the Yellow Nation for always being the 12th man, especially in the last game.
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