Tshwane derby for Downs & rookies

Johann Neeskens, Mamelodi Sundowns Coach

Mamelodi Sundowns have been on a downward spiral in the last couple of months. The Brazilians are without a victory in all competitions since August.In their next match they will for a while escape from league activity, where they are languishing second last from the bottom, with four points from seven matches.Johann Neeskens’ men will take on the University of Pretoria in a mouth-watering Tshwane derby next Tuesday in the round of 16 Telkom Knockout match at Loftus Versfeld kicking off at 19h30.This will be the first meeting between the two sides in the PSL. Sundowns has in the past benefited from luring players away from their small neighbours: Tuks has produced Lerato Chabangu and Robyn Johannes, both played for the Brazilians.