Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena says he cannot remember what he said in a speech he gave to his players during a tightly-contested MTN8 final but was happy that it worked after the Pretoria side beat Cape Town City to hoist the trophy at Moses...
Sundowns needed extra time and the lottery of a shoot-out to finally beat a stubborn City 3-2 on penalties, winning the tournament for the first time in 14 years. The match had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.
“I really don't know what I said, but seemingly it had a reaction because [they were braver] in extra time and there was more courage. “We as coaches, we're just there to facilitate good performances and the rest of the spotlight deservedly must go to your Denis , your Andile Jali and even your Neo Maema. How he came on, and Peter and Mshishi ...
Mokwena also revealed that there was never a moment in Saturday's match that the Sundowns technical team thought of taking off lethal Namibian striker Shalulile as the Brazilians struggled to find the goals.
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