Sundowns Struggling With Some Key Players' Performances Mngqithi

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi admitted after his team crashed out of the MTN8 semifinals 2-0 on aggregate to Stellenbosch FC that the Brazilians are struggling with some of our key players in terms of performances.

The coach added all his players performed well in the preseason and you begin to wonder, at this stage, what's happening. He said there is no train-smash at Sundowns.

The scoreline in their 1-0 defeat in the second leg at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday where, despite hitting the post twice late in the game when Stellies were content to sit back and defend having enjoyed the dominance until then flattered Downs.

If it was Stellenbosch goalkeeper Sage Stephens who kept his team in the game in their 1-0 first leg win in Pretoria, Downs counterpart Jody February kept the scoreline down for his in the second.

Lehlohonolo Mojela scored the 48th-minute goal that meant Downs would have to reply with three to win the tie.