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South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a crucial showdown against Pyramids FC in a bid to secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the Caf Champions League while aiming to clinch the top spot in Group A.
Scheduled at Cairo’s June 30 Stadium on Tuesday (6pm SA
time), this face-off against the rising challengers of the tournament presents
a pivotal moment for Sundowns. With three games remaining before the Champions
League knockout stage, Group A stands wide open. All four
participants—Sundowns, TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo,
Mauritanian outfit Nouadhibou FC, and Pyramids FC—are locked at four points
apiece, with Sundowns leading due to goal difference.
Sundowns, known for their dominance in previous Champions
League group stages, have faced a mixed performance this season, securing a win
against Nouadhibou at home, suffering 1-0 defeats to Mazembe away, and managing
a draw against Pyramids at home in their recent fixture.
Rulani Mokwena, Sundowns' coach, emphasized the team's
aspiration to secure their quarterfinal qualification before their final group
game against Mazembe in March. Acknowledging the significance of the upcoming
match against Pyramids, Mokwena highlighted the challenges ahead, especially
the difficult away games, urging a focus on one game at a time.
Anticipating a transformed Pyramids squad from their
previous encounter, Mokwena expressed observations from Pyramids' recent league
game and highlighted key players to watch out for, emphasizing Sundowns'
readiness and thorough preparation for the match.
The coach acknowledged the varying performances of Pyramids
in home and away fixtures, stressing their team's readiness and excitement for
the challenge ahead.
Source: TimesLIVE
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