MAMELODI Sundowns’ African mission to add a star above their crest became monstrously difficult after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) rejected their bid to have a few of their domestic fixtures moved to accommodate their Caf Champions League campaign. But coach Pitso Mosimane did not explode in his usual manner, and instead focused on getting his players mentally strong ahead of the tough couple of weeks ahead.The September nightmare begins with an MTN8 semifinal first leg against Chippa United in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.From there, they play Maritzburg United in the league on the following Wednesday, before flying to Ndola, Zambia, on the Saturday for their Champions League semifinal first leg against Zesco United.Insanely, Sundowns are also scheduled to play Chippa in the league on September 25, a day after their second-leg fixture against Zesco. And only the PSL can stop the silliness."We have to go on with the programme the way it is. There is no other way to do it," Mosimane s...
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