Mamelodi Sundowns coach not yet panicking over bad performance

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi remains calm despite being eliminated from the MTN8 Cup by Stellenbosch FC. The Brazilians struggled to match the intensity and organization of a spirited Stellies side, who secured back-to-back victories in the two-legged semifinal.

The shock defeat to Stellenbosch has raised concerns among Sundowns supporters, but Mngqithi remained composed as he addressed the media at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

“To be honest, I saw an improvement from the match we played against Stellenbosch in midweek, but it’s just unfortunate that it does not translate into goals and you always feel like it was very bad,” Mngqithi remarked

“But the truth is, if you look at the chances we created in both legs, the story could have been different. I must also give credit to Stellenbosch because in the first leg, I think they were a little bit hungrier than us. We only came back stronger in the latter part of the match where we could have salvaged something and probably even won the game.

“I’m not panicking because we struggle sometimes at this stage and it’s worse because most of your key players are the ones that are not hitting top gear, but we are hoping that we will come back stronger.”

The experienced coach has faced increased scrutiny due to his team’s slow and unconvincing start to the season. Mngqithi took over from Rulani Mokwena, who left the club and is now the head coach at Wydad Casablanca.

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