Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies beat University of Western Cape 3-0 in a highly anticipated Hollywoodbets Super League match played at Tuks Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Goals from Morifi Chuene, Andisiwe Mgcoyi, and new signing, Refilwe Tholakele were enough to see Sundowns Ladies move to the summit of the log with a point ahead of UWC.
Banyana ba style coach, Jerry Tshabalala, said the thorough preparations for the match paid off as his girls managed to put on an exceptional display.
"The girls delivered an exceptional performance, showcasing their immense talent and skill on the field of play. Our thorough preparations paid off, as we demonstrated our status as one of the top teams in Africa. We dominated tactically in every aspect of the game, from defense to offense. I must commend Tholakele for displaying her exceptional finishing and class in her debut match with our team. Her contribution was truly remarkable," Tshabalala told Mamelodi Sundowns website.
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It wasn't only a sweet victory for Downs Ladies, but a dream debut for Botswana International, Refilwe Tholakele, who scored her first goal for Sundowns Ladies late in the game.
Tholakele says scoring on debut has helped her settle her nerves, boosting her confidence for the coming games.
"The game was undoubtedly filled with pressure, and I want to express my gratitude to my teammates and coaches for their unwavering support throughout my first match. Scoring that goal was crucial in helping me settle my nerves, and it has given me a boost of confidence for the upcoming games. I am already excited and eagerly anticipating our next match," said Tholakele.
Sundowns Ladies will face University of Johannesburg in another tough encounter next week.
