Mamelodi Sundowns moved level with Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership standings after beating Sekhukhune United 3-0 at Loftus on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana says they need to start lifting their standards to those of reigning league champions.
AS Maniema Union coach Papy Kimoto says playing with little to no pressure in the CAF Champions League makes them a dark horse.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi did not read too much into being denied maximum points by AS Maniema in their CAF Champions League group stage opener at Loftus Stadium on Tuesday night.
Mamelodi Sundowns lacked firepower in the first game of the Caf Champions League group stage after being held to a goalless draw at home by AS Maniema Union at Loftus.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says they cannot afford any slip ups in the CAF Champions League.