Mpheni Home Defenders, an ABC Motsepe League club, are set to face off against reigning Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup last 16. Mpheni Home Defenders head coach Vhutshilo Phuravhathu believes his team can capitalize on Sundowns' hectic schedule and pull off an upset.
Mamelodi Sundowns, the reigning Betway Premiership champions, will be back in action today for the Nedbank Cup last 16 round. They will be facing off against Mpheni Home Defenders, an ABC Motsepe League club based in Limpopo, at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 15:00. Mpheni Home Defenders' head coach, Vhutshilo Phuravhathu, has expressed his team's high motivation for the encounter.
He stated that the opportunity to play against African giants Sundowns is the most important game in their history, and his players require no extra motivation. Phuravhathu believes Sundowns can be beaten on any given day, emphasizing that respect for the opposition can hinder their ability to compete effectively. He highlighted that his team's strategy will involve competing against Sundowns head-on, capitalizing on any opportunity to secure a positive result. Phuravhathu also pointed out Sundowns' congested schedule, which includes a match against TS Galaxy before facing Mpheni Home Defenders, as a potential advantage for his team. He believes that Sundowns' tight schedule will leave them with limited time for proper training and recovery, potentially leading to fatigue in extra time if the game goes beyond regulation. Meanwhile, Sundowns will be looking to advance in the Nedbank Cup competition and maintain their strong form.
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