Mngqithi issues a stern warning

On the eve of their MTN8 Cup first leg semifinal clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Mamelodi Sun downs coach Manqoba Mngqithi has offered a friendly warning to Stellenbosch FC.

- Katlego Modiba

Stellies continue to punch above their weight class following a remarkable campaign from the previous season.

They are one step away from progressing into the group stages of the Caf Confederation Cup while also in the last four of the domestic top eight competition.

Mngqithi knows first-hand the pressure of heightened expectations when coaching so-called smaller clubs.

In 2009, he led Golden Arrows to their only cup success in topflight football. Ironically, it was in the MTN8 competition.