Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Cupido concedes blow, Ndamane ready to replace Kekana & more

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Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Cupido concedes blow, Ndamane ready to replace Kekana & more
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Latest news on Mamelodi Sundowns in the last 24 hours, including Grant Kekana blow, Khulumani Ndamane ready to step in and more.

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Kekana absence a blow for Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido admits the absence of suspended Grant Kekana is a major setback but remains confident the squad has the depth to cope ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against Esperance.

“It’s a big blow. Grant says has the experience for years now and he helped us a lot. We will miss him. And then we have Ndamane, who is very young and a very good player. Keegan is there as well,” he said as quoted by SABC Sport.

“So we feel like they can fill Grant’s shoes, but also leading into that. I think they’ll need my help because they’re not yet experienced at this stage of the tournament. But we’ve been doing well, rotating the centre-backs.”

Keanu Cupido, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Remo Stars
Keanu Cupido, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Remo Stars

“Each one got the opportunity, and I think they took it with both hands and now there is another opportunity for one of them to fill the spot,” Keanu concluded.

Ndamane raises his hand up!

Khulumani Ndamane has put his hand up and declared himself ready to fill the big void left by Grant Kekana when Mamelodi Sundowns meet Esperance in their CAF Champions League semi-final on Saturday.

“The absence of Grant is a big blow for the team. You saw he has the experience, but the guys are there and we try to handle everything,” he told the media.

“It’s not like I am saying I am happy that he got a red card so that I would play. When my chance to play comes, it will come and if given opportunity, I am ready to help the team.

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khulumani Ndamane
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khulumani NdamaneMamelodi Sundowns defender Khulumani Ndamane. Photo – Mamelodi Sundowns

“For us, it’s like we have played the first half, and you know in the second leg anything can happen. So, it’s important for us to remain focused to win the game and try to proceed to the next stage of the competition,” he added.

Rallying call to Sundowns fans

Tiyani Mabunda rallies the yellow nation to show up in their numbers for Saturday’s CAF Champions League second-leg clash against Esperance.

“It’s going to be a big match. I want to encourage our supporters to buy tickets and come to the stadium early to avoid disappointment. We need to come in big numbers and fill the stadium.

“Our boys are ready. They showed on Sunday. It’s our chance to finish the match on Saturday and proceed to the final,” – Mabunda told KickOff

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