Former Kaizer Chiefs lethal striker Collins Mbesuma has revealed the approach Amakhosi must take against Mamelodi Sundowns in Sunday’s Nedbank Cup semi-final clash.
Masandawana will welcome the Soweto giants at Loftus Versfield Stadium in Tshwane. The much-anticipated semi-final tie between the two teams will kick off at 18:00.
Chiefs progressed to the Nedbank Cup semis after a 3-1 over Stellenbosch FC in the quarter-final, while Masandawana advanced to the last four with a 1-0 victory against Sekhukhune United.
This season, Chiefs have suffered three defeats at the hands of Bafana Ba Style, with Sundowns completing a double over the Glamour Boys in the league [2-1 in the first round and 1-0 in the second round], and a win in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final [4-0].
COLLINS MBESUMA DISCLOSES THE APPROACH CHIEFS MUST APPLY AGAINST MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Mbesuma stated that the Chiefs could turn things around against Sundowns if they approach the match with a strong desire to prove a point and determination to win, which he says was important during his time with the club.
The former Zambian forward was reflecting on his own experiences, having scored a hat-trick against the Tshwane-based team in an exhilarating seven-goal match at Loftus Stadium during the 2004/05 season.
Known as ‘Ntofontofo’, he believes tha Chiefs has talented players who are capable of standing their ground and getting the job done against the Brazilian team.
“Playing against Sundowns was one of my exciting moments because we always wanted to prove a point. The current team must adopt a similar approach to what we had. They just need to give it their all and leave everything on the field,” said Mbesuma.
“I know Sundowns have been dominating and doing well, but I believe that anything can happen in a cup game. Chiefs can turn their season around with a win. They need to approach the match with a cup game mindset and a determination to come out victorious.
“I’m confident that they have the talent to go out there and make a statement. It’s time for them to step up and show what they’re capable of.”
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