Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo Believes Marumo Gallants Can Defeat Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup Final

• Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to secure another domestic treble against Marumo Gallants
• Marumo Gallants will be looking to defend their Nedbank Cup title on Saturday against Mamelodi Sundowns
• Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo is confident that Marumo Gallants can defeat Mamelodi Sundowns and defend their title

Marumo Gallants will be looking to defend their Nedbank Cup title when take on Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.

Masandawana are chasing another domestic treble but Gallants’ midfielder Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo is confident they can beat the Brazilians.

Gallants have performed well during the tournament, knocking out the likes of Santos, Orlando Pirates, Baroka and TTM. Sundowns will be a different challenge, though, as the Chloorkop side are looking for a domestic clean sweep.

Ndlondlo admitted that Sundowns were favourites but said they were optimistic that they could defeat them, Sowetan LIVE reported.

“Last year we played the final and we won, this year we stand a chance of winning it again. It’s possible for us to win it again, it’s a great motivation for us to do it for the second time in a row,” he said.

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“No one is giving us a chance. It’s good to have that, for the opponent it will be giving them pressure because they are the league champions and people expect them to win, he added.

While Ndlondlo is ready for the final, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi is also preparing hard for Saturday's showdown.

Mngqithi wants Sundowns to improve their defence ahead of the final, IOL reported.

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Mamelodi Sundowns has very high standards, with these slipping a little in recent weeks not long after winning a fifth consecutive DStv Premiership title.

The Brazilians have conceded six goals in their last three meetings at an average of two a match. These came against Kaizer Chiefs (1-1), Stellenbosch FC (0-3) and Royal AM (3-2).

As per SowetanLIVE, this has not sat well with co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi.

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Rustenburg is set for a takeover of note ahead of the Nedbank Cup final between champions Marumo Gallants and Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday evening.

The match will kick off at 18:00, with gates to the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Phokeng opening at 15:00 to allow for the Covid-19 testing of spectators.

The two-day affair will start on Friday at the Phokeng Mall, where fans will get to interact with heavyweights Siphiwe Tshabalala and Jerry Sikhosana to name a few in various activities.