The DStv Premiership is currently on a two-week break thanks to a double round of upcoming FIFA international matches. Image Source: (@MamelodiSundowns/Twitter)
Sundowns’ Mokwena: Why God must be a Kaizer Chiefs supporter
Ahead of their highly anticipated MTN8 match, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena explains why God must be a Kaizer Chiefs supporter.
The DStv Premiership is currently on a two-week break thanks to a double round of upcoming FIFA international matches. Image Source: (@MamelodiSundowns/Twitter)
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has explained why Kaizer Chiefs are supported by God, suggesting luck favours them.
Mokwena will look to maintain Sundowns’ unbeaten run when they face Chiefs in the MTN8 semi-final on Saturday afternoon at FNB Stadium.
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Speaking to the press at the PSL offices this week, Mokwena added that some people misquote him when he makes statements to the media.
SUNDOWNS’ MOKWENA ON WHY GOD MUST BE A CHIEFS SUPPORTER
The Sundowns coach has led the reigning league champions to six victories in the DStv Premiership and also secured an MTN8 win over Moroka Swallows.
After their league match against Chiefs, Mokwena stated that Chiefs “are historically very lucky” when the Glamour Boys scored a late equaliser against his side in the league.
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“I know somebody is waiting for a headline, somebody is waiting for a statement that they can misuse – like this statement I made to say ‘Kaizer Chiefs is a very lucky team’, and people took that statement and they ran with it,” he said.
“My goodness, I wish someone would say ‘I was a very lucky person’. Because when someone says you are lucky, they actually are saying… there is a divinity, God’s hands sometimes fall in your favour.
“Imagine someone says to you that you are chosen by God, and in most cases you are the one that God chooses when he has to choose between you and others, and people try to misconstrue, misuse.”
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MOKWENA ON PLAYING CHIEFS IN THE MTN8
Dubbed one of the most intelligent coaches in the South African game, Mokwena said Sundowns are ready to face a strong team.
“I can 100% tell you, as a kid who grew up in Orlando West I know – having experienced so many games of Pirates vs Chiefs first hand, I know when I would watch so many games, my goodness, I would understand the feeling and the touch when Chiefs won,” headed.
“I would hear what the people would say, I would read the story-lines when Pirates played Chiefs, when Swallows played Chiefs, and [in] how many games you just saw God’s divine hand following Kaizer Chiefs.
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“It is very true, God must be a Kaizer Chiefs supporter.
“And there is no greater, no greater compliment that could be given – you guys laugh but I’m being serious. 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]. I know where you guys are going and it’s ok.”
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The eagerly anticipated first-leg encounter will be staged at the iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup venue at 15:00 on Saturday.
Looking at the previous matches, Chiefs defeated Stellenbosch in their midweek match while Sundowns defeated Polokwane City.
