In the Hollywoodbets Super League, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies will want to complete a double over Vasco da Gama Ladies when the two teams meet again.
Banyana Ba Style earned all three points in Wednesday’s match thanks to late goals from Boitumelo Rabale and Lelona Daweti.
Andile Dlamini, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Thalea Smidt, and Melinda Kgadiete all been unavailable for Sundowns Ladies due to international obligations, so the defending champions have had to dig deep in recent weeks.
Khutso Pila is one player who has seized the opportunity with both hands. The versatile defender has shown pure class in multiple defensive and midfield positions.
“Being a flexible player comes with a great deal of responsibility, as one must always be alert. Thanks to the assistance of the technical staff and coaches, I have excelled in the many positions I hold. Despite the recent absence of a few players, I am thrilled to contribute to the team’s success, as mentioned by Pila.
The youngest member of the team, a 22-year-old defender, elaborated on the significance of Sunday’s match.
“Wednesday’s match was extremely difficult because of their low defensive block. Even though we anticipate the same scenario on Sunday, we must nevertheless be prepared for the unforeseen. We do not take anyone for granted, as the league has been quite unpredictable. Khutso remarked, “We anticipate a very difficult opponent and are completely prepared to leave everything on the field.”
Sundowns Ladies continue to lead the Hollywoodbets Super League rankings with 58 points and 19 victories from 22 games prior to Sunday’s match. The Brazilians have scored an incredible 88 goals while conceding just 11. Additionally, the Brazilians have an enormous goal differential of +77.
Boitumelo Rabale and Miche Minnies are equal with 15 goals apiece for the Sundowns. Andisiwe Mgcoyi has scored ten goals, Melinda Kgadiete has scored seven, and Rhoda Mulaudzi has scored six.
The match between Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and Vasco da Gama Ladies will take held at UWC Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday, October 9, 2022. The contest will commence at 15:00.