CAF CL Semis: 3 Sundowns Stars Who Deserve to Start Against Al Ahly in Cairo

• Mamelodi Sundowns will embark on a difficult task in the return leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final against Al Ahly after the first leg ended in a goalless draw in South Africa
• The Premier Soccer League giants would need a win in the second leg to progress to the final, but will have to do it at the Red Devils' Cairo International Stadium this coming weekend
• Briefly News has given coach Miguel Cardoso some heads up on the three Sundowns stars who deserve to make his starting line-up when they face the Egyptian giants in Cairo

Mamelodi Sundowns are looking for a win in the return leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final clash with Al Ahly after playing out a goalless draw in the first leg.

The Brazilians need all the help they can get in the second leg against the defending champions, as they didn't pose enough of a threat while having the advantage at home.

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Briefly News highlights the three Sundowns stars who deserve to start in the return leg at Cairo International Stadium next weekend.

Three Sundowns stars to start against Al Ahly in Cairo

1. Themba Zwane

Zwane is just returning from a long-term injury and was introduced in the second half in the first leg. The South African international showed glimpses of his talent in the short period he spent on the pitch against the Red Devils.

The 34-year-old was given a new contract on his return from injury, and his expertise in creating chances, as well as converting them, will be needed in the return leg.

2. Iqraam Rayners

Rayners started the first leg on the bench, with Miguel Cardoso opting for a lone striker in Peter Shalulile. The Brazilians need a goal in the second leg and should throw in more forwards to boost their chances of scoring.

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The former Stellenbosch FC star is also capable of playing on the wings and can connect well with Shalulile up front.

The Bafana Bafana striker started well this season under Manqoba Mngqithi, but he has failed to replicate the same performance under Cardoso since the Portuguese mentor took over the club.

3. Ronwen Williams

Williams could be the difference-maker for Sundowns in the tie, as they are expected to be under pressure for most of the game.

The South African goalkeeper is rated as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and if the tie ends goalless after 120 minutes of play, he’s perfect for penalty shootouts.

Cardoso opens up on why Sundowns struggled against Al Ahly

Briefly News earlier reported that Miguel Cardoso has given a detailed explanation on the reason Mamelodi Sundowns were frustrated by Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

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The former Esperance of Tunisia head coach also made a bold statement about going to the Cairo International Stadium to get a win against the Egyptian giants this weekend.

Source: Briefly News