Absa Premiership: Platinum Stars v Mamelodi Sundowns

 

Venue: Royal Bafokeng Sports Stadium

 

Time: 15h30

 

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Despite not winning a game in their last three league outings, Platinum Stars are still on third position and on track to complete one of their best ever league campaigns. Meanwhile their opposition in their next PSL game, Mamelodi Sundowns,  have lost their last two games and according to Stars coach Cavin Johnson, both teams’ desperation to win will make the game an interesting encounter. 

 

Stars won their last fixture against Sundowns, in the first round of the PSL, however Johnson says that is water under the bridge. “This will be a tricky game. We haven’t won in the past three games and we want to change that, but they are in the same situation as us, if not worse, and they will be gunning for the three points. Our players want to finish in good form, and after having some days to rest last week, they are well focused on the game and want the three points,” the former Sundowns assistant coach said. 

 

Sundowns veteran midfielder Esrom Nyandoro agreed, saying both teams are in a position to win the game, but believes that Sundowns need the three points more than their opponents. 

 

“We need the three points. We need to win all our remaining games now so that we can finish in the top eight. We are in a bad situation and winning this game will be the start of good things for us and we need it more than they do. That will motivate us,” the Zimbabwe international concluded. 

 

 

 

League Form

 

Stars:  W-W-D-D-L

 

Sundowns: D-W-D-L-L

 

 

 

Players to watch

 

Stars: Thuso Phala

 

Sundowns: Anthony Laffor