Saint Eloi Lupopo assistant coach Yassine Salmi has played down suggestions that the team relies too heavily on the influence of defender Mukoko Amale after their 3-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.
A Nuno Santos brace and a Marcelo Allende strike ensured Mamelodi Sundowns opened their CAF Champions League Group C campaign in convincing fashion, defeating Saint-Eloi Lupopo 3-1 at Loftus.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is again looking to balance expectations – both from supporters and within the club – as the CAF Champions League group stage kicks off.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he’s fully prepared for whatever Saint-Éloi Lupopo might bring when they kick off their CAF Champions League group stage campaign at Loftus on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns will begin their 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage with a clash against FC Saint Eloi-Lupopo at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.
MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has identified Saint Eloi Lupopo as the potential surprise package in their CAF Champions League group, which also includes Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Hilal.