Former Zambian worldwide striker Collins Mbesuma is eagerly anticipating the Nedbank Cup semi-final match between his former groups, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, on Sunday at Loftus Versfeld.
Kick-off is at 18:00.
The opposite Nedbank Cup semi-final will see Orlando Pirates tackle Marumo Gallants at 15:00.
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‘Ntofontofo’, as he was affectionately identified throughout his taking part in days, described the match as a large battle between the 2 sides, likening it to a warfare state of affairs.
“Each time these sides meet it’s at all times heated” he says.
“A cup match is a special ball recreation and will probably be about which group carries the day.”
However Kaizer Chiefs’ inconsistent type this season, coupled with Mamelodi Sundowns’ superiority of their earlier three encounters within the present marketing campaign, Mbesuma believes that this match might have a special final result.
“I do know Sundowns have been dominating and doing properly, however I imagine that something can occur in a cup recreation,” Mbesuma famous, including, “and Chiefs can flip their season round with a win.”
‘Cup recreation mindset’
The as soon as prolific striker emphasised the significance of the gamers’ angle and mindset, stating, “They should method the match with a cup recreation mindset and a willpower to come back out victorious.”
Mbesuma, who famously scored a hat-trick towards the Brazilians in a feisty seven-goal thriller on the similar Loftus Versfeld within the 2004/2005 season, is assured that this match presents a possibility for the gamers to showcase their high quality and show themselves worthy of taking part in for Kaizer Chiefs.
“I’m assured that they’ve the expertise to go on the market and make a press release. It’s time for them to step up and present what they’re able to,” he mentioned.
The previous striker drew on his personal experiences taking part in towards the Tshwane aspect, recalling the arrogance and mindset that he and his team-mates had when going through their foes.
“Taking part in towards Sundowns was certainly one of my thrilling moments as a result of we at all times wished to show some extent. The present group should undertake the same method to what we had… simply give it their all and depart the whole lot on the sphere,” he concluded.
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