Kaizer Chiefs defender Ramahlwe ‘Rama’ Mphahlele has revealed that his team is aiming for all three points when they take on Mamelodi Sundowns in their league opener, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
The Amakhosi travel to Pretoria to take on the Brazilians in what is a mouthwatering opening day clash between two of South Africa’s footballing heavyweights.
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Downs have dominated South African football since Pitso Mosimane’s arrival in 2012, while the Soweto giants are looking to recapture past glories after three seasons without any silverware.
Despite the differences in success over the last few seasons, the two teams know that the encounter will be a tight one with both teams looking to get off to a good start.
Rama revealed in the buildup to the game that Chiefs are going to Loftus with the intention of having a go at Mosimane’s team.
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‘It’s good that we start with Sundowns. We played them last week [in the Shell Helix Ultra Cup] and they are a very strong team.
‘We are going to their home ground and it is going to be tough, but I think we have worked very hard in the pre-season and as much as we are not where we want to be, we are going to have a go.
‘We are going to be prepared and stand on our own… we will give it a go.
‘I am confident that we can bring something out of the game,’ concluded Rama.
Sundowns and Chiefs will do battle at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. Kick-off is set for 3pm.
