Esperance de Tunis head coach Patrice Beaumelle has downplayed Mamelodi Sundowns’ impressive home record in the CAF Champions League, saying records are just statistics.
Mamelodi Sundowns are set to host Esperance in the CAF Champions League semi-final second leg clash at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.
There’s a lot of respect in the Esperance de Tunis camp for South African footballing giants Mamelodi Sundowns, with the Taraji defender, Mohamed Dräger, describing the Brazilians as one of the monsters of African football.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Zuko Mdunyelwa says the team remains fully aware that the job is only half done ahead of their CAF Champions League semifinal second leg against Espérance on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido admits the absence of suspended Grant Kekana is a major setback but remains confident the squad has the depth to cope ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against Esperance.
Victorious Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says some tactical adjustments at halftime were key in finding an early goal in the second half, which secured them an important 1-0 1st leg win against Espérance de Tunis.