Mamelodi Sundowns superstar and captain Teboho Mokoena missed last weekend's massive game through injury. What's the latest?
midfielder scored the night’s first goal. Instead of celebrating his goal, the Bethlehem-born star immediately approached the Sundowns bench to report his discomfort. Speaking to the media after the game, coach Mokwena said the“He just felt a small tweak, and I’m very proud of him. I always say to them, once you feel something small, don’t take risks,” Mokwena said, as quoted by
“He scored a good goal; he could have celebrated and continued to play because the feel-good hormones take over the pain. But he was professional to say, I’ve got something and I’m very proud of him for that,” the Sundowns mentor concluded.“Teboho Mokoena was almost ready but we didn’t want to take that risk, because of the schedule we have going forward, but we’ll see how it goes,” Mokwena told the media.
“How did I find the atmosphere? I think it was electrifying, vibrant – and I think it helped the Esperance team because, in difficult moments, they pushed the time, it’s the first time I’ve seen Sasse, tracking back, and running all the way. “Normally he doesn’t do that in the games I’ve watched, so credit to the fans for supporting Esperance the team,” the Sundowns tactician concluded.
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