{
  "id": 5051831,
  "title": "Sundowns aim to continue strong start to league campaign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/sundowns-aim-to-continue-strong-start-to-league-campaign",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T08:44:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sundowns-aim-to-continue-strong-start-to-league-campaign/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for another successful start to their league campaign, as they prepare to face the challenging Milford FC in a Betway Premiership match. The Brazilians' defender, Malibongwe Khoza, is confident that their team is well-prepared to handle the opposition. Khoza highlights that Milford is a strong side, known for their rapid counter-attacks. However, Khoza emphasizes that his team has been thoroughly prepared for the match. “From the start, we are expecting a very energetic and very counter-attacking team. I think they are going to come with a lot of energy, but I think we are very ready for them. We will give our all for our supporters,” Khoza adds. The victory against Milford would provide Mamelodi Sundowns with a significant confidence boost, especially considering their recent achievement of reaching the MTN8 final. Khoza expresses his satisfaction, stating that the team is focused on winning the final, in response to the criticism they have faced for not prioritizing local competitions.",
  "summary": "Khoza says reaching the MTN8 final has given the team a major confidence boost.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Khoza wary of Milford threat as Sundowns target league win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/khoza-wary-of-milford-threat-as-sundowns-target-league-win",
        "published": "2026-09-02T07:17:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}