Timmy T Maranda
AmaZulu midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula believes a win against Stellenbosch will help narrow the gap to Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership.
AmaZulu come into this match at the Danie Craven Stadium in Cape Town, kick-off 5pm on the back of a morale boosting win over Black Leopards while Stellenbosch will be motivated from the 2-2 draw against Kaizer Chiefs on Tuesday.
A victory for Usuthu will move them to second position on the DStv Premiership table, with three points behind high-flying Mamelodi Sundowns.
Makhaula told PSL media the motivation is high after the victory over Black Leopards at the Thohoyandou Stadium.
“I think our game against Stellenbosch is very important because if we win, we will close the gap to Mamelodi Sundowns,” said Makhaula.
“Sundowns won’t open the gap further and the good thing is we are still going to play them,” he said.
The Randfontein hard tackling midfielder admitted that it’s going to be a difficult game and they have to be prepared.
“It’s not going to be an easy away match, but it wasn’t an easy match in the Thohoyandou Stadium either. We know Stellenbosch’s strengths and weaknesses,” Makhaula said.
The KZN side remains unbeaten in eleven matches with eight wins and three draws under coach Benni McCarthy and Makhaula has been a regular at the club since he joined from Highlands Park.
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