Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side is bracing for a fierce CAF Champions League group stage battle against Saint Éloi Lupopo in Lubumbashi on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side is inching ever closer to the cohesive unit he envisioned now that they’ve shaken off a sluggish start to the 2025/26 season.
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 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.