On April 12, 2024, Mamelodi Sundowns celebrated their victory during the Nedbank Cup, Quarter Final match against the University of Pretoria at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. In an exclusive interview with Soccer Laduma, Mtawali expressed his confidence in Sundowns’ potential to achieve a historic quadruple this season, an unprecedented feat in South African football. The team has already demonstrated authority on the continental stage by winning the inaugural African Football League (AFL) trophy and has made significant progress in both the local arena and the CAF Champions League. Reflecting on Sundowns’ current trajectory, Mtawali emphasized the team’s capabilities to achieve this historic success despite recent challenges.
He highlighted their ability to grind for results and their never-say-die spirit, expressing strong belief in their potential to emerge triumphant in the remaining competitions. Mtawali stressed that the main focus for Sundowns could be on the CAF Champions League and the Nedbank Cup, as the league is nearly secured. He pointed out the players’ understanding of each other and their unwavering hunger for success as key factors driving their relentless pursuit of trophies, stating that there is a great understanding among the players and a winning mentality and hunger that will propel them to win almost all the remaining trophies and achieve the quadruple. As Mamelodi Sundowns continue their quest for dominance on multiple fronts, the belief in their ability to rewrite the annals of South African football history remains unwavering.