Is Manqoba Mngqithi playing mind games ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns v Chippa United?

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi appears to be playing mind games with Chippa United as the two sides prepare to face one another.

Sep 7, 2022 - 19:37

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Is Manqoba Mngqithi playing mind games ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns v Chippa United?

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi appears to be playing mind games with Chippa United as the two sides prepare to face one another in the DStv Premiership on Wednesday.

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There’s no way Mngqithi wouldn’t have learned how to play such games having worked with Pitso Mosimane who’s among the best i the business when it comes to such behaviour.

Masandawana are coming from a 2-1 loss to SuperSport United and will be going all out to claim maximum points against the Chilli Boys.

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The difference in quality and squad depth between the two teams is sizeable with Mamelodi Sundowns almost incomparable in the PSL at the moment.

In contrast Daine Klate’s side sit at the bottom of the table having collected just five points after six games.

In spite of that, Mngqithi has expressed admiration for Chippa United’s style of play and added that they expect a tough game.

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“It’s encouraging what Daine has done with that team. They’ve scored some critical goals on set pieces. [Tanzanian centreback signing Abdi] Banda has been very important for them in that space,” Mngqithi said as quoted by TimesLIVE.

“They also have [new Nigerian striker] Etiosa Ighodaro, who has done exceptionally well for them already being involved in two or three goals.

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“Daine, in general, has structured the team correctly, they’re very offensive, and they don’t only just play on a break.

“In the game against Golden Arrows [Chippa’s 3-2 away defeat] they had a wonderful second half after their first half let them down. They improved tremendously in the second half, which also shows the quality of the coaching.

“So we’re expecting a very tough match but a match that we know very well we’re expected to win.”

The match will be held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 19:30.

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