Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema believes they will be looking to solidify their good run in the new season when they take on Chippa United in a Premier Soccer League (PSL) fixture at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Maema said: “I think playing Chippa United is always a difficult match, especially in their own background, I mean we are expecting a difficult, intense match,” adding: “A very counter-attacking team that are very quick on the sides. I think that they are also motivated by playing those draws against Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, so I think they are extra motivated, but we are expecting a very difficult match.”

Maema took a moment to further share his insights and analysis on the players that they will be facing on the field and on the importance of approaching the game with a balanced mix of strategy and intensity to deal with United’s plans.

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“I think that their wings are very quick in the counterattack, I think that’s their main strength, they also got some new players in [Luvuyo] Memela and [Augustine] Mulenga who are also influential to them and their game plan. I think those are the players that will be imposing threats going forward and those are the players that can cause us troubles, and we’ve got to make sure that we guard against that.”

He added: “We know how to guard against such things because we are preparing for them, making sure that our plans and our goals are actually to get those three points, to work hard as a team, stay together, and guard against whatever they are going to pose and make sure that we are ready for Saturday.”

Of the 26 overall matches played between the two sides, Masandawana have won 15 of those meeting, while United have two wins and nine draws between them. The game will kick off at 20H00 on SuperSport TV.