Mamelodi Sundowns are set to face Polokwane City at the Seshego Stadium in Limpopo on Wednesday, seeking to return to winning ways after two consecutive draws. The team, led by coach Miguel Cardoso, has gone without a victory in back-to-back matches for the first time under his tenure.
The Brazilians had drawn 1-1 with Stellenbosch mid-week and then played to a goalless draw with Richards Bay last Sunday, leaving them trailing Orlando Pirates by one point at the top of the table. Despite having a game in hand, the pressure is mounting on Sundowns to secure a win against Polokwane City, who are filled with confidence after their recent victory over Stellenbosch.
Key to Success
According to Bafana Bafana right-back Khuliso Mudau, the key to Sundowns’ success lies in shutting out the outside noise and focusing on themselves. “We’re taking one game at a time. We’re not pushing ourselves under pressure,” Mudau said. “I think it’s very important in a situation like this to calm down and focus more on ourselves, not on other things that are happening.”
Mudau believes that the team is ready for the challenge, despite acknowledging that it will be a difficult game. “Obviously, with Polokwane City, I think it’s going to be a tough one, but I believe everyone is ready for the game tomorrow,” he said. “We have to go there and make sure that we make ourselves, our supporters, and our families back home happy.”
Back-to-Back Fixtures
Sundowns will be playing Polokwane City back-to-back in the Premiership, with the first instalment taking place in Limpopo on Wednesday and the return fixture at Loftus on Sunday. Mudau promised that the team will be going full tilt on the road, saying, “There’s no reserving yourself at Sundowns. We want to win every match.”
The team will be looking to bounce back from their recent draws, and coach Cardoso will have to make some tough decisions about his starting line-up, particularly with the injury to Colombian striker Brayan Leon and the departure of Brazilian Arthur Sales. However, there is some positive news for Sundowns, as Namibian hitman Peter Shalulile is set to return to action.
As the team prepares to face Polokwane City, they will be drawing on their experience and skill to secure a much-needed win. With the Premier Soccer League title still within their grasp, Sundowns will be giving it their all to come out on top.
- Sundowns are currently trailing Orlando Pirates by one point at the top of the table
- The team has gone without a victory in back-to-back matches for the first time under coach Miguel Cardoso’s tenure
- Polokwane City are filled with confidence after their recent victory over Stellenbosch
