Mamelodi Sundowns are currently in Egypt as they prepare to go toe to toe with Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League group stages match.
Sundowns won one and drew one of their first two games of the group and are desperate for points as they look to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Speaking to the club’s media department, Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokoena, says their first objective in the tournament is to qualify for the quarterfinal.
“We will have to fight for the other points from Al Hilal and Al Merrikh, and we’ve gotta give them the same amount of respect that you would give in terms of the preparations and attention to detail that you would give to Al-Ahly,” he said.
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“Everyone was disappointed when we only beat Al-Hilal 1-0, but if you look at the Al-Ahly game against Al-Hilal, when they draw you realize how important it was to win that match and we cannot be blinded by playing the name instead of playing the matches.
“We’ve got matches to play and certain objectives to reach, and we know that the first objective is to qualify from the group and be in the knockouts,” added Sundowns mentor.
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Sundowns might face their former star Percy Tau who’s now playing for Al Ahly that’s mentored by the ex Brazilians coach Pitso Mosimane.
The Sundowns’ match will take place on Saturday at Cairo International Stadium with Kick Off at 21:00.
