Mngqithi Told Who Is Sundowns’ Most Important Player After Victory Over Gallants

• Mamelodi Sundowns claimed a deserved win over Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup to secure a place in the final
• The Premier Soccer League defending champions are seen as the club with the best squad in the South Africa alongside Orlando Pirates
• A sports journalist in an interview with Briefly News pointed out the most important player in Manqoba Mngqithi's team

Mamelodi Sundowns have sealed a place in the Carling Knockout final after their 2-0 win in the semi-final against Marumo Gallants on Sunday afternoon.

Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro scored Sundowns' first goal through a cheeky panenka penalty before Neo Maema hit the back of the net in the closing stages of the tie.

Masandawana will play another newly promoted Premier Soccer League side, Magesi FC, in the final at the Toyota Stadium in two weeks.

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Mngqithi told who is Sundowns' most important player

Uche Anuma, in an exclusive chat with Briefly News, believes Ribeiro is possibly the most important player in Manqoba Mngqithi's team.

The South American forward has recently been tipped to switch nationality, so he can represent the South African national team.

"I agree that everyone has a role to play in the team for Sundowns, and none is as important as others," he said.

"But you see, Lucas Ribeiro, that guy is the soul in Sundowns' attack; he makes everyone on the attacking line better with his technical skills.

"He can create a goal out of nothing, score beautiful goals, and dribble.

"I am not surprised that South Africans are clamouring for him to join the Bafana Bafana squad despite being a Brazilian.

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"For me, that's the best player in the South African league so far this campaign, but the season is still long, and someone can still top his performance."

Carling Knockout final: Why Sundowns shouldn't underrate Magesi

Briefly News earlier reported that Mamelodi Sundowns were advised not to underrate fellow finalist in the Carling Knockout Cup.

Magesi FC knocked out the likes of Orlando Pirates, TS Galaxy, and Richards Bay on their way to the final of the competition.

Source: Briefly News