Mamelodi Sundowns mentor, Johan Neeskens has warned that it might be too quick for anyone to claim bragging rights to the Absa Premiership trophy this season.

Neeskens was speaking ahead of their crucial encounter against rivals Supersport United on Saturday at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in an all important Absa Premiership Tshwane derby.

After the defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in their previous league clash, the Dutch legend believes that his men are mentally prepared and focused to win the Tshwane derby.

“If you look at the league table, we are three points behind Orlando pirates and two behind Moroka Swallows, football is a funny game and anything can happen, “he added boldly.

“In order to contest for trophies, you have to defeat those who are also challenging for honours.”

The Absa Premiership Tshwane derby

“Supersport United are playing great football lately and we have to be careful because we want to win all of our remaining games.

“This match is also going to be played at an intense pace because both teams stand an outside chance of winning the league so it is not going to be easy.

“Both teams have got great players and will be facing each other in two weeks time in the Nedbank Cup final so trust me it is not a walk in the park for anyone, “the 60 year old said.

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‘’We have nine players who are sitting on two yellow cards and a few side-lined due to injuries.

“We welcome back Ellias Pelembe and Hlompho Kekana back from suspension, so overall we have players who can do the job on Saturday so depth is not a problem.” he added.

Pressure ahead of the Derby

“If my boys are playing well, credit must be given to them, because they are the ones that have done the hard work.

“Yes we stared the league on a high and took a dip during the season, but that’s football as a coach it is my duty to motivate my boys, because we all want to achieve our own personal objectives,” he concluded.