Rhulani Mokwena

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Rhulani Mokwena plays the UNDERDOG card ahead of Kaizer Chiefs clash

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says they accept the “tag of being underdogs” as they prepare to take on Kaizer Chiefs.

Rhulani Mokwena

Rhulani Mokwena accept being underdogs against Chiefs – Photo: Facebook – Football Global News

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says they accept the “tag of being underdogs” as they prepare to take on Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

Masandawana lost their last DStv Premiership match 1-0 to TS Galaxy while Kaizer Chiefs claimed a 3-0 win over Maritzburg United in midweek.

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As reported by The South African website, the clubs will be playing in front of a sold out crowd at Loftus Versfeld.

With Amakhosi having collected maximum points in their midweek outing, Mokwena believes that his side will go to the weekend clash as underdogs after suffering a defeat in their most recent outing.

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“We welcome the tag of being underdogs. We lost on the pitch and we will play on the pitch on Saturday. Chiefs won on Tuesday and we humbly accept being called underdogs. It removes a lot of pressure from us,” said Mokwena as quoted by Sunday World.

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Amakhosi look rejuvenated with a new pressing and aggressive midfield which make it difficult for opponents to hold the ball.

“Before, Chiefs had a huge reliance of experienced players such as Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Bernard Parker and Lebo Manyama. Now they are resorting to the likes of Yusuuf Maart and Ashley du Preez with their aggressive pressing,” said Mokwena.

“Their midfield is very aggressive in joining the front three attackers. Chiefs’ vision and their style of play is aligned. But we love tough matches, we enjoy difficult opponents.”

“It’s a big game and our matches against Chiefs are always a big spectacle. I know their coach Arthur very well – from Galatasary and from Black Poison in the amateurs in Soweto.

“It’s going to be a big game and Chiefs think that they are a big team, and rightfully so, because they are looking good and did well during the week. We will need about four to five matches to get our rhythm, just like last season.

“But we are happy with the squad that we have, it’s a good squad and it is stronger than before.”

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