Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi says it is high time his team ends the long trophy drought, when they meet Maritzburg United in the Telkom Knockout Cup final at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on Saturday.

The 32-year old Mokwena took over when Milutin “Micho”Sredojevic jumped ship to join Egyptian giants Zamalek early this season.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says he will call former Orlando Pirates interim Coach Rulani Mokwena to offer brotherly advice.

Sundowns bought the 31-year old Tade in a big money move but only made 12 appearances and scored two goals in all competitions before being plagued by injuries. Mosimane says it was not a good move economically.

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Emiliano Tade has retired from football according to his Coach Pitso Mosimane.

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Stellenbosch 3-1 in a league match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria last night. Ryan Moon opened the scoring for the visitors in the first half.

Limpopo bowed out of the SAFA Under 17 Girls National Championships after losing 7-1 to Gauteng in their last group B match in Bloemfontein yesterday (Wednesday).

Shandu is also desperate for his team to do it for the fans. As a local boy from the KZN Midlands, he knows what it is like to be supported by United’s Blue Army week-in and week-out.

When Maritzburg qualified for the Nedbank Cup final last year, it was the first time the KwaZulu-Natal club had made it to such a stage.

Versatile Maritzburg United midfielder Bandile Shandu has recounted his journey to the Nedbank Cup final 19 months back ahead of the Telkom Knockout final this weekend.