Downs focus on 2016's big strategy

09 September 2016 - 09:58 By Khanyiso Tshwaku

The season has not even started properly and Mamelodi Sundowns have to start prioritising competitions.They have not won the MTN8 competition in nine years but the juicier morsel that is the CAF Champions League also lies within their grasp.Chippa United will not make life easy for them on Sunday.Dan Malesela's side could prove to be Sundowns' greatest threat, even though Zesco United pose a bigger challenge in the Champions League.This is a trophy that Pitso Mosimane wants to win but knows Chippa cannot be underestimated."Chippa United are dark horses. I know Malesela loves good football. When we played them last year. they outplayed us, even though we won."(Chippa United v Mamelodi Sundowns - 3pm)Cape Town City and Bidvest Wits have their own duel tomorrow. Wits coach Gavin Hunt is wary of the new boys, especially after the way they dismantled Kaizer Chiefs ."We had two difficult games last week but I think this one will be harder," Hunt said.(Bidvest Wits v Cape Town City - 8.15pm)  ..

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