Rodney Ramagalela backs Orlando Pirates and Sundowns to deliver MTN8 final spectacle
Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Rodney Ramagalela believes Saturday's MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates is the perfect fixture for South African football.
Mkhulise opens up after extending Mamelodi Sundowns stay
The 30-year-old is a Masandawana youth product and has made 187 appearances, scoring 11 goals while providing five assists for the senior team with 13 trophies won including the most recent Afro Asian Pacific Cup victory over Al Ahli Saudi.
Mkhulise was handed a two-year contract extension following links with Premier League rivals including Kaizer Chiefs during the last transfer window.
“It's like I'm home here, so for me to sign a new contract, it was like a no-brainer. So, I didn’t even think twice, I'm happy here,” admitted the midfielder ahead of the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates.
"And what's kept me going for so long I think it all starts from the leadership, they inspire us. We have the greatest leadership in the country. So, they keep us motivated to do well each and every day. To wake up in the morning and come here.
"And to work hard and to do well because we don't want to disappoint them. So that's what's kept me going for so long."
He has featured in six matches [three in the starting line-up] this season, scoring a decisive brace as a substitute in the opening Betway Premiership fixture 3-2 win over TS Galaxy.
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Orlando Pirates take on domestic rivals Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium this Saturday and we take a look at key talking points.
Arthur Sales relishing 'big game' against Pirates in MTN8 final
Mamelodi Sundowns forward Arthur Sales is relishing the opportunity to face Orlando Pirates in Saturday's MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium.