PSL
Motaung eager for epic clash
2012-08-18 15:30
Johannesburg - Kaizer Chiefs marketing director Jessica Motaung insists Wednesday
night's Premiership clash with Mamelodi Sundowns won't be about
revenge.
This, after Sundowns humbled Chiefs 4-1 two weeks ago at Loftus Versveld to dump the Soweto giants out of the MTN8 Cup.
The Amakhosi have since rebounded from their mauling to the
Brazilians, with the Glamour Boys having kicked off their new Premier
Soccer League campaign in fine fashion last Saturday.
Stuart Baxter's charges ran rough-shod over AmaZulu in Durban
last weekend, as Chiefs striker Bernard Parker helped himself to four
goals in their 6-0 thrashing of Usuthu.
Motaung, whose brother Bobby was one of three men arrested in
connection with a multi-million rand fraud case earlier this week,
believes next week's midweek clash has an historic status in South
African football.
"The game against Mamelodi Sundowns is a massive game for
everyone associated with the Club. The game is about pride and also
reclaiming our glory," she said in an official club statement.
"The game is less about our defeat in the MTN8. The game did
leave scars on our hearts but we have moved on and now we look at
keeping the momentum following our comprehensive win against AmaZulu.
"Games between the two sides have always been exciting affairs
since the days of Jeff Butler and Screamer Tshabalala calling shots in
the touchline while the likes of Donald Khuse and Ernest Mtawali were
thrilling fans with their artistry on the pitch.
"The likes of Shane McGregor, Bennet Masinga left a mark with
their goal scoring prowess and the banter between the Louis Tshoakane
and Alex Shokoane ahead of the games can never be forgotten.
"Sundowns will be the first to admit that we have an edge against
them due to our superior record against them but we all know that
records before these games go out the window.
"The mood in the camp is high and we are ready to welcome Mamelodi Sundowns."