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Mngqithi: We made two critical mistakes

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Manqoba Mngqithi, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns with the bench during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says his side did ‘very well’ but made two ‘critical mistakes’, costing them the game against Magesi FC.

The Brazilians suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Magesi FC in the Carling Knockout Cup final at the Free State Stadium on Saturday.

As a result, the newly promoted side secured their first top-flight title as this piece of silverware continues to elude Sundowns.

Mngqithi felt his side played well but gave Magesi too much space in the final third to come back and win the encounter.

“I think the boys did very well, they did everything that one wanted but we made two critical mistakes,” Mngqithi told SuperSport TV.

“One, we knew we could not give Chirambadare space and time because he’s got a very good left foot and he always puts the ball into the box.

“Most of their goals are coming from Chirambadare, either on set-pieces or crosses from open play and we knew we would not give him time to put the ball into the box and unfortunately we gave him that time.”