Manqoba Mngqithi Says Mamelodi Sundowns Are Aiming to Get Maximum Points by Christmas

Manqoba Mngqithi Says Mamelodi Sundowns Are Aiming to Get Maximum Points by Christmas

Thando Mpembe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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  • Manqoba Mngqithi wants to make the most out of the international break and is targeting maximum points for Mamelodi Sundowns
  • Masandawana have been ruthless so far in the DStv Premiership and have not lost a single match since the start of the season
  • The co-coach also praised Neo Maema for his performances lately and he has proved to be a much-welcomed addition to the squad

Mamelodi Sundowns have been on quite the run lately and co-head coach Manqoba Mngqithi is looking to make the most of it. According to Mngqithi, Sundowns are aiming to get as many points as they can before we get to Christmas, so far, the feat seems achievable.

Mamelodi Sundowns are currently unbeaten in the DStv Premiership and are looking to keep it up until the end of the season. The club has also recently clinched the MTN8, a trophy they have been struggling to win. Masandawana are seriously taking no prisoners this season.

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Manqoba Mngqithi wants his team to make the most of the international break and get some much needed rest. Image: @Masandawana
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"In a space of close to six weeks we are expected to play 11 matches and many teams will crumble there and that might give us a benefit maybe to acquire as many points just before Christmas," said Mngqithi according to SowetanLIVE.

Mngqithi is not too concerned about the FIFA break like other coaches and is hoping that the short time off will give his players enough time to recharge their batteries and go again soon.

The coach also praised Neo Maema for his good form and getting two consecutive Man of the Match awards. The player has been in good form lately and has proved to be a good addition according to Soccer Laduma.

"We know what Neo is capable of but what is encouraging for us is when a young player like him presents himself as a player who has got a goal in him," said Mngqithi.

Keagan Dolly speaks about the dominance of Mamelodi Sundowns

Briefly News previously reported that Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Keagan Dolly believes that Mamelodi Sundowns didn't just become a good team suddenly and also touched upon his relationship with Khama Billiat.

The two seems to have a good understanding on the pitch and it's probably because they both played for Masandawana at some point. Dolly scored a brace during the Soweto Derby over the weekend and is showing some impeccable form lately.

"Sundowns didn’t just become Sundowns overnight. They worked on it and I think that is what we are trying to do at Chiefs," said Dolly as quoted by KickOff.
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