Following their commanding 4-0 victory over Bloemfontein in the League Cup in South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for their quarter-final clash against Platinum Stars in the Telekom Cup. The Togolese player, Dove Womé, who played a pivotal role in the triumph with a goal, expressed the team’s serene preparation, stating, “We are calm.”
The upcoming encounter is a quarter-final fixture, with both teams having previously met in August, resulting in a 1-1 draw during the second day of the Premier Soccer League. Currently, in the league standings, Mamelodi Sundowns are in second place with 11 points, trailing Supersport United, while Platinum Stars sit in 6th place with 9 points after six rounds.
The quarter-final schedule is as follows (local time):
- Saturday, October 19: SuperSport United vs Moroka Swallows – 3:00 p.m. – Lucas Moripe Stadium
- Saturday, October 19: Platinum Stars vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Moruleng Stadium – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 20: Free State Stars vs Kaizer Chiefs – Charles Mopeli Stadium – 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 23: Orlando Pirates vs Lamontville Golden Arrows – Orlando Stadium – 7:30 p.m.
The anticipation is high as Mamelodi Sundowns aim to continue their successful run in the Telekom Cup and progress further in the tournament.
