Mosimane’s Sundowns machine shifts focus to domestic duties — for now
Pressure on as Downs play SuperSport aiming to cut Pirates lead
Coach Pitso Mosimane’s well-oiled Mamelodi Sundowns machine now shifts focus to the domestic front after their impressive showing against Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly in the quarterfinals of the Champions League in Egypt a few days ago. Mosimane’s second-placed Brazilians resume their pursuit of premiership leaders Orlando Pirates when they welcome Tshwane rivals SuperSport United in an eagerly anticipated derby at Loftus on Wednesday. Sundowns returned from Egypt on Monday morning with a Champions League semifinal place secured after a 5-1 aggregate win over Al Ahly. But domestic leaders Pirates opened up a six-point gap in the league while Sundowns were distracted by their continental duties‚ even though the Bucs have played three matches more than their rivals. Mosimane gave his players time off on Monday and they only did light training on Tuesday morning. Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana told Business Day they have taken the heavy schedule in their stride. “At this stage of the ...
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