On Mamelodi Sundowns reaching the second semifinals
Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the semifinals of the CAF Champions League after beating Young Africans last weekend. Their success in this competition over the years show that they are taking it seriously. I think Sundows are at a point now where the CAF Champions League is a priority because you can see how they are approaching every game. Every season they are trying to at least reach the final or win it. In the domestic league, they always start well and that allows them to focus on the CAF Champions League at a later stage. They always make sure that they win 95 percent of their first 15 league matches, so that they can get the league title in the bag and fully concentrate on the Champions League. I’m also sure that they are also thinking about next year’s FIFA Club World Cup. This is the perfect opportunity for players who will play league and Nedbank Cup matches, they have to show the coaches what they can do so that they can also get a chance to play in the CAF Champions League. Obviously, the domestic league is still important because if Sundowns doesn’t win the league or finish in second place, they won’t qualify for the Champions League next season. There is 100 percent support from the team management. These days Sundowns can buy players from Al Ahly or Esperance if they want to, and you can see with the dominance of the South American players in their team that they want quality. The planning, scouting, and results – everything is falling into place for Mamelodi Sundowns. The momentum is with them for now.
