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Downs In Hot Weather & Sandy Pitch

Downs In Hot Weather & Sandy Pitch

Mamelodi Sundowns right back Anele Ngcongca says not to expect the trademark style of play from the Brazilians against ASEC Mimosas when the two sides clash tonight in their CAF Champions League fixture.

Sundowns are away in Abidjan for the return leg of their Group A clash with their Ivorian counterparts and Ngcongca has warned that the type of game that will be on display might not be pretty.

"Of course there's the heat and the sandy pitch is not one of the greatest pitches you can find. But I think we have the experience to manage the game. If the mindset is right, anything can happen," he told the media.   

"But do we have to complain? No, we have to go out there and do the job – this is nothing new. Both teams like to play, but this will be a game of mistakes when I look at the pitch. No one is going to play nice football. You will need soldiers on the day. Don't expect beautiful football."

Read: Soweto Derby Lauded As Bucs Settle In Tunis 

Sundowns currently top the group with six points from three matches played so far. 

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