Mamelodi Sundowns have not been tested defensively in domestic competitions and that is probably why the Brazilians have come unstuck against relatively more potent attacks in the knockout rounds of the CAF Champions League
“Our defence was never really tested that much locally [in the past few seasons]. That is why our offensive defenders have always looked very good,” says Mngqithi.
Sundowns are no doubt undisputed South African champions, having won the Premiership title for five successive years, and their record 12Sundowns have more league titles than Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates combined, who have won four each. “The only things we must improve in our game, which probably makes the PSL not be a multi-dimensional league, is that 80% to 90% of the teams we play against don’t come with a mentality to want to play and have the game,” says Mngqithi.
“At times, that impacts us and that is not an issue of standards. It’s probably an issue of coaches being scared to lose their jobs.
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