Man of the match Fortune Makaringe during the Nedbank Cup Semi Final between Maritzburg United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium on April 22, 2018 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
Makaringe, who created two goals in the match, won the Man of the Match award in United’s 3-1 win over Pitso Mosimane’s Sundowns.
“All credit to the team. We were playing against a world class team. Without any doubt Mamelodi Sundowns are a world class team,” Makaringe told the club’s website.
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“We had to come out here and do it for everyone who has been behind us all the way. We were very determined to win this game.
“We knew the purpose of being in a team was greater than the individual. Everyone had to come out and do it for the team.
“Our coach always encourages us to believe. We need to believe in our abilities. I think it paid off at the end of the day.”
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