Mamelodi Sundowns star midfielder Teboho has urged his teammates to maintain their grip on the Premiership top spot as they prepare for a tricky fixture against Sekhukhune United. Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has asked his side to show up against a hungry Sekhukhune United outfit when the two sides clash in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday evening at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium (7.30pm kick-off). With the league having just resumed, there has been little time to ease back into rhythm, and the stakes are already high.
Few fixtures will carry as much significance at this stage of the season, with momentum, confidence and the title race all firmly in play. The Brazilians come into the clash fresh from a draining Caf Champions League encounter against Al Hilal. Despite enjoying home advantage, they were unable to make it count.
While they avoided defeat against the Sudanese giants, the draw felt like a missed opportunity in a match they should have won. Domestically, Sundowns (29) currently sit top of the Premiership standings, level on points with second-placed Orlando Pirates but having played a game more. Their focus now turns to a confident Babina Noko side, buoyed by a goalless draw against the Bucaneers over the weekend.
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That result means Sekhukhune have taken four points from the Soweto giants this season, and they will head into Tuesday’s clash full of belief, particularly at home where they have so far lost just once all campaign. Sundowns recently resumed their pursuit of a record-extending ninth successive league title and an 18th overall crown with a convincing 2–0 victory over newcomers Orbit College last week.
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