Rulani Mokwena Is Very Aware Of The Threat Golden Arrows Pose!

Rulani Mokwena Is Very Aware Of The Threat Golden Arrows Pose! Mamelodi Sundowns host Abafana Bes’thende in the DSTV Premiership this afternoon.

The Brazilians will have to pick themselves up after suffering a disappointing loss to Kaizer Chiefs over the weekend. Co-coach Rulani Mokwena has thoroughly analysed today’s opposition and is expecting a tough game today.

“[They are a] good team, they have shown good consistency throughout the season, they are a good team with a clear playing philosophy with a clear structure in all schemes, in possession you know exactly how the behaviour is and structurally how they set themselves up from the build-up.” Mokwena briefed the club website ahead of the game.

“The very interesting thing is that from the last twelve goals that they have scored, ninety percent of them have come in between the phase of regaining possession and attacking, they average about 8 seconds to get into your final third, in transition they can hurt you.” He added.

Under Mandla Ncikazi, Golden Arrows have been one of the surprise packages of the season. They currently occupy 3^rd place on the log and are unbeaten in 8 matches in the league.

“We know the strength of this team and we know the quality of the team that we are facing and we know the work that we have to do to be able to control Golden Arrows in relation to their strengths and then infuse our playing philosophy on to the match so that we can dominate not just the match but also the pitch.”

Rulani Mokwena was also able to provide an injury update on their squad.

“We almost have a clean bill of health. Kennedy [Mweene] is ruled out as he is still struggling, but then we have slight knocks from the previous match so we just have to assess that, Gaston [Sirino] had a slight knock and Brian [Onyango] had a few muscle complications. Peter Shalulile, we will have to see, if not this match then hopefully for Sunday’s encounter.” Mokwena concluded.

Kick-off is at 17h00, with the game taking place at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Rulani Mokwena Is Very Aware Of The Threat Golden Arrows Pose!