Royal AM Coach John Maduka Reveals the Strategy to Stop Mamelodi Sundowns

John Maduka Reveals the Strategy to Stop Mamelodi Sundowns


Royal AM's head coach, John Maduka, has shared his insights on how to halt the dominant Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their DStv Premiership match on Tuesday night.

Sundowns, currently on a remarkable 27-game unbeaten streak, pose a significant challenge for any opponent.

Last Saturday, Royal AM narrowly lost 1-0 to Sundowns due to a late goal by Peter Shalulile. Despite the defeat, Royal AM's solid defense nearly earned them a draw.

Maduka emphasized that facing Sundowns head-on is not an option.

He pointed out that Sundowns, coached by Rulani Mokwena, play with confidence and always aim for a win.

To counter this, teams must be tactically disciplined.

"You have to defend well and can’t just take the game to Sundowns because you will open on the other side," Maduka explained.

He stressed the importance of allowing Sundowns to have the ball only in certain areas and preventing them from entering the defensive half, as they can create numerous problems when given the chance.

Maduka also highlighted the need for effective ball usage.

Poor ball management leads to immediate pressure from Sundowns. In their last encounter, Royal AM came close to securing a point, and Maduka believes building on that performance is key.

In conclusion, Maduka's strategy revolves around strong defense, tactical discipline, and maximizing ball possession to keep Sundowns at bay.

As Royal AM sits in 14th place, they will need to apply these tactics effectively to avoid slipping further down the standings.

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Source: The Citizen 

Location: South Africa

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