The Brazilians won their first match against Supersport after losing to Orlando Pirates and drawing to Bidvest Wits prior to that.

Meanwhile, Sundowns closed the gap on top of the log to just seven points, after beating Supersport United 2-1 in Atteridgeville yesterday.

Sundowns target Knowledge Musona has joined Belgian league side AS Eupen on loan until the end of the season.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane has given up on signing Supersport United player Aubrey Modiba in this current transfer window.

A lot had been said about Pirates and how they were failing to sort out their defensive organization during the first half of the season under caretaker coach Rhulani Mokwena.

Another player who has had a good run since the arrival of the German born coach is number one goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands who made some crucial saves this past weekend.

South African U23 international Bongani Sam finally made his debut for Pirates this season in only the 18th Absa Premiership match of the season.

Despite having been able to pick up 13 out of a possible 15 points since his arrival, Zinnbauer has admitted that the players are yet to fully catch up with his tactics.

The combination of Gabadinho Mhango and Luvuyo Memela can also be credited for the turnaround of Orlando Pirates since the arrival; of Josef Zinnbauer.

The German mentor adds that the trip to Thohoyandou is by far the toughest in the Premier Soccer League especially for an afternoon fixture.