Absa Premiership

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs

Thursday, 23 January 2014

Loftus Versfeld Stadium

19:30

Tickets: R40 Computicket and Shoprite/Checkers nationwide

The festive break:

"The break was short and sweet. I was with my family back in Harare, Zimbabwe. When I am home I just do all what the family asks me to do. During Christmas time everybody comes home. All the siblings and grandchildren gather together to have a good time"

The effects of the break:

"The break went quickly past that I don't think it affected us that much. Even during the testing everybody was still fit and sharp. We played practice matches during the past two weeks and we showed no sign of rustiness"

Visiting Sundowns in their backyard:

"It is going to be a tough one. Playing Sundowns in their own backyard has never been easy, coupled with the fact that we are occupying the top two positions on the log. But we will continue what we have doing according to the Coach's instructions"

What do you know about Sundowns:

"I watch most of their games. They are a good team and they play good football, we can't take them for granted. I played with some of their players in the National Team. Kama (Billiat) and Cuthbert (Malajila) are very good players as you know"

Team spirit in the Amakhosi Camp:

"We are in a good space. We welcomed our teammates from the Chan tournament yesterday. It's all good and we are now gelling back to one unit and sure tomorrow we give good performances"

Nkhatha was speaking to kaizerchiefs.com ahead of the much anticipated top of the table clash. Nkhatha bagged the Man of the Match award during the last fixture when Amakhosi played in 2013 against Amazulu. Nkhatha has scored three goals in the league so far in the 2013/14 PSL season.