CAF Champions League: The Team That Can Cause Problems for Mamelodi Sundowns
- Mamelodi Sundowns have a chance to win their second CAF Champions League this season after securing a place in the semi-final
- The Betway Premiership champions defeated Stade Malien on aggregate in the quarter-finals despite losing in the second leg
- A football analyst during an exclusive chat with Briefly News named the team that could cause problems for the Brazilians in the competition
Mamelodi Sundowns have booked a place in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League after beating Stade Malien in the quarter-finals on a 3-2 aggregate.
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The Premier Soccer League giants won the first leg of the tie at the Loftus Versfeld, but lost in the second leg in Bamako, Mali, this weekend.
The Brazilians are looking forward to winning their second CAF Champions League title this season after missing out on doing so last campaign. They lost to Pyramids FC in the final last season as the Egyptian side won their first title in the competition.
Team that could cause problems for Sundowns
Football analyst Uche Anuma, during an exclusive interview with Briefly News, shared his thoughts after Sundowns booked a place in the last four and named the club that could cause them problems in the competition.
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"Mamelodi Sundowns were lucky to secure a semi-final place in the CAF Champions League after their poor outing in the return leg in Mali, but at the end of the day, they got the job done," he said.
"Their next match against Esperance of Tunisia would be the defining factor for them in this season's tournament, as I see them as the only experienced team that could give them a problem in the competition.
"With Al Ahly and Pyramids FC being knocked out of the competition, Sundowns now have the chance to win their second Champions League."
Perfect time for Sundowns revenge
Mamelodi Sundowns would be facing them for the second time in the semi-finals after facing them in the same stage during the 2023-24 season.
Coach Miguel Cardoso led Esperance past Sundowns, who were being coached by Rulani Mokwena, with the Tunisian side winning both legs of the tie.
Cardoso eventually lost in the final to Al Ahly, but he would be looking forward to winning his first CAF Champions League this season with the Brazilians.
The Portuguese tactician got a partial revenge for the Pretorian giants last season when they faced the Beast of Africa in the quarter-finals. They are now meeting in the same stage they played each other in the 2023-24 season, and it would be the perfect time to get the deserved revenge against the North African club.
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Cardoso slams PSL over Sundowns' treatment
Briefly News also reported that Cardoso called out PSL over the unfair treatment of Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their game against Stade Malien.
The Portuguese tactician is not happy with the organisers of the PSL schedule, as they are still the only South African club participating in continental football this season.
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