Iqraam Rayners adamant Mamelodi Sundowns have moved on from Kaizer Chiefs defeat & opens up on SuperSport United struggles - 'They didn't play me where I played at Stellenbosch'

Mamelodi Sundowns played Kaizer Chiefs last weekend in the Nedbank Cup semi-final game staged at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Despite Downs scoring first through Teboho Mokoena, the Glamour Boys responded through Wandile Duba and Ashley du Preez to win 2-1.

It was their first loss against the Soweto giants this season after winning three initial meetings across all competitions.

The loss might have dented Sundowns' confidence ahead of the first leg of the Caf Champions League game on Saturday.

The Brazilians host the defending champions at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, hoping to get a positive result.

Rayners insists Masandawana have already forgotten about the defeat ahead of the crucial tie.

“Every match the motivation is the same,” the South Africa international told the media.

“The mood is still good in the camp. For us as a team, we need to focus on a game at a time, especially after what happened [against Chiefs] last weekend. 

“There is always the opportunity to play another cup match, another league match, and whatever happens will happen," Rayners added.

He then recalled his struggles at SuperSport United, where he scored five goals in 58 appearances made between July 2020 and January 2023.

"The time I joined SuperSport, it was a bit difficult because they didn’t play me where I played at Stellenbosch.

“When I moved back to Cape Town [Stellenbosch], Steve (Barker) knew how to use me.

"So I had a good opportunity to go back and do well, and I got the move to Sundowns," Rayners concluded.

Since joining Masandawana, Rayners has delivered as expected despite the competition in the attack.

He is among the players coach Miguel Cardoso will be relying on as he aims to help the team win the Caf Champions League.