Mamelodi Sundowns extended their lead at the top of the DStv Premiership standings after registering their eighth consecutive league win on Friday night.
The Brazilians secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Swallows at the Dobsonville Stadium, thanks to goals from Neo Maema and Themba Zwane. Coach Rulani Mokwena praised his players for adapting to the tactical changes made in the second half, which ultimately helped Sundowns secure the win.
“We knew it was going to be very difficult,” Mokwena said on SuperSport TV. “First-half we struggled to get into the right areas, we didn’t really have the bravery and the confidence but I wanna thank the players for adapting to the tactical changes.”
The win sees the Brazilians extend their lead at the top of the DStv Premiership standings to seven points, with the Tshwane giants now firmly in the driving seat for the title. Mokwena was pleased with his side’s performance and praised the players for their hard work.
“I wanna thank them for that,” Mokwena said. “It was a very difficult game, but the players worked hard and I’m very proud of them.” Mamelodi Sundowns have now won eight consecutive DStv Premiership matches and are firmly in control of the title race.
“We knew it was going to be difficult, first half we struggled we didn’t have the bravery and the confidence.”
Rulani Mokwena’s assessment of Sundows 2-0 win in the DStvPrem
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Coach Rulani Mokwena praised his players for adapting to the tactical changes in the second half, which ultimately secured the win for the Tshwane giants. The win sees them extend their lead at the top of the standings to seven points.
