Watch as Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane, goalkeeper Dennis Onyango and midfielder Themba Zwane interact with the the media in the lead up to the clash against Chippa United in the Absa Premiership.
The defending Absa Premiership champions head into Saturday’s clash against the Chilli Boys 10 points behind log leaders Kaizer Chiefs, although they do still have a game in hand.
From @KaizerChiefs to @Masandawana ⚽ I’m now out at Chloorkop as Downs host a media day ahead of the #AbsaPrem clash against @ChippaUnitedFC pic.twitter.com/1czMDaf6D5
— Dean Workman (@DeanoWorks) February 13, 2020
The Brazilians are still competing on multiple fronts after sealing progression to the Caf Champions League quarters as well as the last-16 of the Nedbank Cup.
With the title race in Chiefs hands the Sundowns camp was keen to stress the importance of playing every game as they look to win all that is on hand.
A recap from the media open day at @Masandawana this afternoon where we spoke to coach Pitso, Mshishi and Onyango ahead of the clash against @ChippaUnitedFC in the #AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/cZo07ODQtG
— Dean Workman (@DeanoWorks) February 13, 2020
Mosimane spoke of his side’s heavy schedule and the pressure that faces his team in every game.
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Zwane spoke of his influence in the team and the pressure of battling in every competition.
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Onyango highlighted the importance of finishing within the top two in the league to seal progression to next season’s Caf Champions League, while he also admitted that the team is well aware of the big opportunity, they have in the continent’s premium competition.
Watch Onyango’s full interview: