Mamelodi Sundowns were drawn against Vaal University in the Last 16 of the Nedbank Cup at the draw held on Monday night.
Coach Mosimane is weary of the ABC League team who eliminated Golden Arrows, following a tense penalty shoot out, in the previous round.
“We have been waiting for an opponent in the lower divisions and we finally got it. You need to be careful what you ask for because you will get the shock of your life” said Mosimane.
Vaal University, a fourth-tier side playing in the ABC Motsepe league will be flying high after causing the biggest upset in the tournament so far.
“The fact they eliminated Golden Arrows, a premier league team, means they are a good team. We think we have got a relief but we need to be careful” concluded Mosimane.
Matches will be played on the weekend of February 21/22‚ with the exact dates‚ venues and kick-off times to be announced at a later date.
Nedbank Cup Last 16 Draw:
- Polokwane City/Baroka FC vs Hungry Lions
- Zizwe United/Happy Wanderers vs TS Sporting
- Mbombela United vs Real Kings
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Vaal University of Technology
- BidVest Wits vs Chippa United
- Highlands Park vs Kaizer Chiefs
- Bloemfontein Celtic vs Maritzburg United
- Black Leopards vs Amavara
There is no small team in knockouts, these Davids have always surprised the so called Goliaths, 1 knock and you are out! They just need to be respected and be given attention a bit, and be given good lessons on the day. They have the energy to run and mark the ball, let them get 1 or two lessons and they will be a better team in the future. Couch some prayers get answered very quickly, its normal but like you said one has to be careful.Its an opportunity for the other players to excel.
Bongo, I like your statement and I choose to anchor it. thank you for the sentiment shared.
Never underestimate the power of underdogs just ask the Baboons next door how many times they have been galaxed by smolanyana teams.
We always try to Win until the very End. If we don’t, we Congratulate the opponent. That’s what @Mamelodi_Sundowns we do.
small team like to surprise so call big team way to beat just put under pressure from begining donot give space to play punishe them harder if u play that many unnecessary passes u wlli wake up in grave
The history of being galaxed speaks for itself there is no time for complacency, downs must just brush all its opponents with same brush.
Its bad that Tapelo got injured but where is the like of Anthony Four in this situation to take over and fill the vacuum the group stages is mainly for then proven we will be swimming in the deep end and one mistake we falter. We need the full strength squad and just toast it with likes of Promise for flavour.