Share

Pitso wants 'Downs to convert 40% of chances created

Cape Town - Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane wants his charges to convert at least "40% of the chances they create in match situations".

Despite claiming an all-important 2-1 victory over Ajax Cape Town on Tuesday at the Cape Town Stadium, the Brazilians could have netted five to six goals on the night.

The former Bafana Bafana mentor admits he has not been satisfied with the conversion rate of his side in the current campaign.

“Honestly speaking, I am not happy with our conversion rate in terms of the ratio of chances made and goals scored,” he said at the post-match press conference.

“But if you look at the numbers of goals we’ve scored, comparative to the log and the goal differences, I should be saying ‘it’s okay’. It’s not great, but it’s okay. But we need to score more.

“We’ve missed a lot of chances, but I’d rather create chances and miss than play without having created any chances. So, it’s okay, let them miss, but they will score sometimes.

“If we can convert 40% of the chances we make, we should be okay.”

Next on the cards for the log leaders are Orlando Pirates (5th on the log) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

2018 could not have started any better for the Buccaneers as they convincingly beat Baroka FC 3-1 in their first Absa Premiership match of the year last weekend.

Pirates have a chance to move into the top four with a victory while maximum points for Sundowns will reassure their dominance at the summit of the log.

Kick-off is at 15:30.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
26% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1470 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2249 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE