Rulani Mokwena Proud After Reaching MTN 8 Final!

Rulani Mokwena Proud After Reaching MTN 8 Final! The Brazilians defeated Amakhosi over the weekend.

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the MTN 8 semifinals on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Rulani Mokwena was overcome with emotions after reaching the cup final.

Mamelodi Sundowns 2:1 Kaizer Chiefs (Sundowns Wins 3:2 on Aggregate – MTN 8 Semi-Final Second Leg

The game began poised at 1-1 after the tie at FNB Stadium three weeks prior. Peter Shalulile scored within the first 10 seconds to give the hosts the lead.

Striker Ashley Du Preez equalized from the penalty spot to level the game and tie. Namibian Shalulile scored yet again before halftime to reclaim the lead for the hosts, which they were able to hold onto until the end.

“I am overcome by emotions and extreme pride,” Mokwena revealed to members of the press.

“I am very proud of the group of players because they work very hard and I am proud they get to play a cup final. With a lot of things that we achieved last season, the one thing we did not give ourselves a chance was to play a cup final. 

“That was one of the objectives this season and I am proud that these players have done that. They say humble in victory and I am just trying my very best to demonstrate that. 

“It is important in life not to be too excited in good moments and not to be too low in bad moments. So, I am just overwhelmed by emotions and the amount of pride I have in this group of players.” He spoke. 

The coach admitted that Amakhosi were tough opposition to defeat.

“It was a difficult game, it was a semi-final and they are always difficult but they [semis] are also played to be won like finals. It is important that we reflect on that achievement. 

“It is magnified by the fact that we beat two of our biggest rivals in one week and that is not easy.” He added.

The Brazilians will face Orlando Pirates in the final in two weeks. Rulani Mokwena Proud After Reaching MTN 8 Final!