Reigning AFL champions Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is fearless as they clash against TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.
Sundowns are on the road this weekend and coach Mokwena suggests they have prepared well for The Ravens whom they face in their second group stage match.
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The highly awaited clash comes after a win for the visitors last weekend where they defeated Mauritania’s Nouadhibou.
In his preview analysis, Mokwena says Sundowns are ready for the clash versus Mazembe in their backyard in Lubumbashi.
Sundowns boast a good record over Mazembe as they are the only team to the Congolese side at home in the Champions League in 13 years.
SUNDOWNS AND MOKWENA FEARLESS AHEAD OF MAZEMBE CLASH
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The two-time CAF Champions League champions are gunning for their third continental title while Sundowns chase their second.
“We can have the information and of course that is the responsibility of us, the coaches,” Mokwena said.
“Everything I say here is based on preparation, hours and hours we go into to watch Mazembe games, they have played some high profile games; Esperance in the AFL, they played a very good game against Pyramids.
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“And we watched a couple of games in the league so we understand the number one thing is to come here and be prepared because coming here can be daunting, the atmosphere, the hostility created by the supporters, means that we have to be well prepared, preparation eliminates fear.
“It’s not about knowing about how to beat Mazembe it’s about performing to beat Mazembe tomorrow.”
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SUNDOWNS MIDFIELDER ON RESPECT FOR MAZEMBE
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Midfielder Lebogang Maboe joined Mokwena in the press conference and adds that they are fearless coming from a win.
“It gives you a good feeling coming back from a win you know, but I think as the coach said, it’s based on how you perform on the day, the team that performs better wins the game, but we’re prepared for the game tomorrow,” Maboe adds.
“The targets we set as a team…we have big ambitions as a team, and we know Mazembe are a very good team [tough to play against] especially with their home crowd but I think we have a very good team to win the game as well.”
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The hosts are fresh from a loss at the hands of Pyramids and the match will be played at Stade TP Mazembe on Saturday at 15:00.
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