Manqoba Mngqithi Says That The Sundowns Players Are Fatigued!

Manqoba Mngqithi Says That The Sundowns Players Are Fatigued! Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at home to Black Leopards on Sunday.

This was a game in which The Brazilians were highly favoured to win. However Roderick Kabwe cancelled out Mosa Lebusa’s first half opener late into the game.

Sundowns are participating in the Nedbank Cup, DSTV Premiership and CAF Champions League. This means that they have an extremely rigorous fixture list.

“Today we had a lethargic game that got us worried from the start of the game, but fortunately we got a goal from Musa.” Mngqithi told the media after the game.

“We got chances from breaks and I feel we should have capitalised but we did not take those chances. Even at half-time, we had a big fight because we seemed like a team that thinks we have already won the match.

“I am never at ease with a one-nil lead more especially against a side that plays counter-attacking football. I have said it during the week that throughout the world, it is very possible for a team in the bottom to take points from a side on top.” He lamented.

Sundowns was visibly lethargic in the game and allowed Leopards spaces which they usually deny opponents. This spoke of the lack of energy and desire the team displayed on the day.

“I must say that the intensity of the game was not what we are used to. Maybe we have played many games.

“It is very unfortunate for us not to win the game. To be honest, as much as they got a point, they never made any threat in our box.

“We have to take this on the chin and move on.” He added.

Leopards ended a winning streak which started in January when The Brazilians defeated Leopards themselves. Manqoba Mngqithi Says That The Sundowns Players Are Fatigued!