Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has stressed that Friday night’s CAF Champions League group stage play-off against Wiliete SC carries the same importance as the club’s recent MTN8 and FIFA Intercontinental Cup fixtures.
Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena believes The Brazilians have what it takes to defend their CAF Champions League title and become back-to-back winners.
AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane says watching Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns battle it out in the MTN8 final served as a source of motivation for him.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is hopeful goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfielder Teboho Mokoena will be available for Friday’s CAF Champions League clash against Wiliete.
Mamelodi Sundowns will need to finish the job on home soil after being held to a 0-0 draw by Angola's Wiliete SC in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie on Sunday.
Marumo Gallants coach Ronnie Kanalelo insists he is not fazed by the challenges ahead at the troubled club, despite being handed a daunting Carling Knockout last-16 tie away to Mamelodi Sundowns later this month.