Dan Malesela: Marumo Gallants Must Not Show Too Much Respect To Mamelodi Sundowns

Marumo Gallants coach Dan Malesela says his side must not be fearful of Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their Carling Knockout Cup semi-final at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Sunday 3pm kick-off.

The former TS Galaxy coach took over a Gallants side that found their way back into the Premiership after they purchased the status of Moroka Swallows in June this year.

Malesela was entrusted with the responsibility of leading Siwelele sa Marumo in the top-flight following his departure from his role as Baroka FC coach last season, and he has yielded immediate results, with a decent start to the league and qualification for the semi-final of the Knockout competition.

Gallants will have the advantage of familiar surroundings as they get set to host the four-time champions in Bloemfontein on Sunday, but Sundowns have the edge due to their recent run of form and a 4-1 win when the two sides met in the league last month.

The 59-year-old coach rued the mistakes Gallants made in the loss against the Brazilians.