Phuti Mohafe: Beating Mamelodi Sundowns a tall order

The Limpopo outfit host the reigning Betway Premiership champions on Wednesday night, buoyed by ending a seven-game winless run at home with a narrow 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

But Mohafe struck a cautious tone when asked whether his side could upset the Tshwane giants.

"Yoh! That one is a mountain to climb against Sundowns because we don't know which team we are going to play of Sundowns but it boosted the confidence. It gave us courage and we will go to play Sundowns not to go and honour the match,” Mohafe said.

“We are going there to fight for the three points and if the three points are available then why not, let's get them."

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Despite being wary, Mohafe did add that he remained confident Rise and Shine were capable of an upset as they too are searching for points. 

"It also gave us an edge to say we are playing at home, we have won the first match at home so can't you make it two in a row. So, it is possible for us to make it two in a row, I'm not undermining Sundowns, it's a big team,” the coach added.

“It's a team that is playing in Africa, they are competing well but we are also looking for three points so let's go and fight for three points on offer."

Polokwane City are taking Sundowns to Seshego Stadium, a venue Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has criticised in the past. 

Mohafe argued the grounds are of PSL standards.

"I think the fields are equal with the distances, the only small thing about the Seshego ground is the surroundings. The grand stand is closer to the field that is why we are saying the Seshego ground is small, it's not small,” he explained. 

“So, I think it's the same as the Bidvest field. The land, the width are the same, they are football standards. 

“I don't think they would have said we should go and play there if that ground was that small. So, it's just our mentalities, the mentalities that people think of and say your ground is small."