Arubi earns Sundowns coach respect

FORMER Warriors goalkeeper Washington Arubi was the hero on Sunday as South African side Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) beat champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-final of the Nedbank Cup.

TTM beat the Brazilians 6-5 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time at Loftus Versfeld and Arubi’s heroics earned him respect from Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi.

Arubi (35) made spectacular saves during regulation time and in the penalty lottery denied Hlompho Kekana’s spot kick to send TTM to the finals in which they face Chippa United.

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