Mamelodi Sundowns are at the summit of the Betway Premiership, thanks to a 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs away at the FNB Stadium.
KAIZER CHIEFS 1-2 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Ranga Chivaviro grabbed an early lead for Amakhosi, but Sundowns replied with two goals from Lucas Ribeiro and Iqraam Rayners to seal a 2-1 win.
Speaking to the media after making three saves to win the Man of the Match gong, Williams said the match was an enjoyable occasion.
“What an amazing game and I really enjoyed it. It was intense from both teams who wanted to win and at the end, we showed our quality,” Williams told his club’s media team.
“With the atmosphere and the crowd because both teams are doing well, it was going to be a big one and we were up for it. We were disappointed conceding so early but that was a good wake up call for the big boys to step up and show our quality,” Williams added.
GOALKEEPER COACH LOSES HIS MOTHER
In other news, Amakhosi have released a statement of condolences to the club’s goalkeeper coach IIyes Mzoughi after the loss of his mother.
Full Statement:
“It is with great sadness that Kaizer Chiefs received news of the tragic passing of goalkeeping coach, Ilyes Mzoughi’s mother, Hasna Mansour on Thursday, and immediately granted him a leave of absence on compassionate grounds to return to his homeland to attend to the bereavement.
“As one of our own, the entire Kaizer Chiefs Family feels strong empathy and stands in solidarity with Ilyes and his loved ones.
“Executive Chairman, Dr. Kaizer Motaung expressed his compassion with Mzoughi, telling www.kaizerchiefs.com, “I am really sorry to learn of the passing of Ilyes’ mother and on behalf of Kaizer Chiefs family I wish to extend my deep, sincere condolences to Ilyes and his family during this time of bereavement.”
“The thoughts and prayers of management, technical team, players and staff are with the Mzoughi family right now, as we wish them the strength to endure the grief of losing a beloved close relative.
“May her soul rest in eternal peace,’ Kaizer Chiefs concluded.
CAN AMAKHOSI FINALLY END THE TROPHY DROUGHT THIS SEASON?
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