Brazilians hoping to turn on the style against Chilli Boys
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena wants to see more patience on the ball from his team when Chippa United arrive at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday, March 9.
Kick-off is at 8pm CAT (SA, GMT+2)
Current form:
Mokwena was not a happy man after the 1-1 draw with Orlando Pirates on February 17, saying the Brazilians lacked fluidity and that he didn't like what he saw from them.
It was their third stalemate in four games, although Masandawana subsequently got back on the winning trail as they beat Golden Arrows 3-0 at Loftus Versfeld on February 27.
Sundowns' midweek clash with TS Galaxy was postponed after the Rockets' team bus was involved in an accident on Tuesday and Mokwena's side boasted an 11-point lead over the trio of Stellenbosch (2nd), Cape Town City (3rd) and SuperSport United (4th).
The Chilli Boys remain unbeaten in the new year after they ran out comfortable 3-0 victors against 10-man Richards Bay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday, March 6.
Thabo September and Kwanele Kopo registered their first win at the helm since taking over as co-coaches in January, with Morgan Mammila moving upstairs into the role of Technical Director.
The duo had kicked off their tenure with back-to-back 1-1 draws against the Citizens and Stellies after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations break and their team are now 10th in the standings on 23 points, just one outside the top eight.
What was said:
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena on the win against Arrows
"I liked the patience, sticking to the identity, and probing. We did a bit better in the second half with an extra touch, and not releasing the ball too quickly.
"We've been struggling with that for the last couple of games, but we were better
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