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Modiba: We’re Not Going to Take Polokwane For Granted

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Aubrey Modiba of Mamelodi Sundowns and Puleng Marema of Polokwane City during 2026 MTN8 Launch at Supersport Studio in Johannesburg, on 05 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba will not underestimate Polokwane City when they meet in their MTN8 opener on Saturday.

The Brazilians are scheduled to face Rise and Shine in their top-eight opener when they meet at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria.

This will be Miguel Cardoso’s sides first match of the 2026-27 season, having recently returned from pre-season.

Modiba believes knockout football presents a different challenge to league competition, where a single lapse in concentration can prove costly.

“We’re not going to take them for granted,” Modiba said.

“We know cup competitions are different from league games and anything can happen.”