Ronwen Williams tells Mamelodi Sundowns teammates to dig deep after CAF Super Cup disappointment
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has urged his teammates to pull together following their disappointing CAF Super Cup defeat to USM Alger.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz welcomes Carling Knockout semi-final test against Sundowns
Amakhosi secured their last four spot with a 2-1 quarter-final win over Siwelele at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.
Siyabonga Ndebele opened the scoring for the visitors after 19 minutes. Wandile Duba drew Amakhosi level from the penalty spot just before half-time and substitute Asanele Velebayi secured the win shortly after his introduction late in the second half.
Sundowns, meanwhile, saw off Golden Arrows 1-0 - as Orlando Pirates edged Sekhuhkune 1-0 to secure their place in the semi-finals against Stellenbosch, following their 2-1 defeat of AmaZulu.
Chiefs will need a top performance to secure their place in the final, but will face Sundowns with some confidence after holding the Betway Premiership leaders to a 1-1 draw in the league earlier this season.
"We wanted to be qualified for the semi-finals," said Da Cruz in the Citizen.
"(We knew) if we qualified we would have a big game.
"We need this type of game, our team needs to grow up (mature).
“This is a good game for us and we will play the game to qualify for the final.”
Miguel Cardoso rues pitch conditions after Mamelodi Sundowns suffer Super Cup setback
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has admitted that his team struggled to impose their usual style of football during their 3-1 defeat to USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup.
Carling Knockout semi-final draw delivers Mamelodi Sundowns-Kaizer Chiefs blockbuster
The race for the Carling Knockout Cup title has entered its business end, with defending champions Orlando Pirates facing Stellenbosch while Mamelodi Sundowns prepare for a showdown against Kaizer Chiefs in the semi-finals.
Zwane, Mokobodi, Mokoena scoop monthly Premier Soccer League awards
The PSL has announced AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane, Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi and Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho Mokoena as individual award winners for September/October.