Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has praised his counterpart Dan Malesela for the work at Marumo Gallants after they held on for the better part of their semi-final clash in the Carling Knockout.
Mamelodi Sundowns needed two second half goals against Marumo Gallants to secure their passage to the final of the Carling Knockout Cup.
Marumo Gallants secured their place in the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup with a shock 1-0 victory at home to Stellenbosch.
There were victories for Chippa United and Royal AM in Betway Premiership action while Stellenbosch and Richards Bay played to goalless draw before Marumo Gallants and TS Galaxy drew 1-1.
Marumo Gallants and Cape Town City both booked their places in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals on Saturday - albeit in very different circumstances.
Marumo Gallants coach Dan Malesela has affirmed his desire to have striker Gabadinho Mhango in his plans as soon as the club concludes their internal investigation following a recent incident.