Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila is posed to help Mamelodi Sundowns cement their lead of the South African top flight with a win over SuperSport United on Mondayin the Premier Soccer League of South Africa.

The pressure has cranked up on the Brazilians at the top of the league following their shock defeat to Mpumalanga Black Aces in their last game.

Sundowns are now just two points adrift closest rivals Kaizer Chiefs ahead of Monday’s trip to SuperSport.

Pitso Mosimane’s side know they have to beat the former champions to guarantee top spot asthe end of the first half of the season draws closer.

And the Ghana defender is fired up to play his part in ensuring Sundowns come away with maximum points from Pretoria.

" Our determination now in the league is not  beyond doubt the best and no team can apply the brakes on us I bet you. He said

Sundowns is amongst four teams who have two games in hand as the first half of the season draws to a close.