Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Downs lauded for their zeal, Masandawana cautioned about AS FAR

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Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Downs lauded for their zeal, Masandawana cautioned about AS FAR
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Latest news about Mamelodi Sundowns, in the last 24 hours, including Themba Zwane’s praise to teammates, stern caution to Masandawana, and more.

Zwane gives thumbs up to teammates

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane has opened up about the grueling nature of the CAF Champions League.

The Brazilians are gearing up to face Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat in the second leg of the final this Sunday at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, kicking off at 21:00. 

Sundowns hold a slender 1-0 aggregate advantage following their first-leg victory at Loftus Versfeld Stadium last weekend.

“Going into this final, we know what to expect, the only aim is to lift the trophy at the end of the tournament,” Zwane told Sundowns media department.

“What I learnt about my teammates is that we’re strong, the brotherhood is strong. We support one another. For the schedule that we have been facing, travelling up and down and coming back home – immediately after a day or two, we’re playing.

“It shows the mental strength that we have as a team. So, I give credit to the guys. We want to make the whole South Africa proud by winning this Champions League.”

AS FAR ready to end 41-year-old CAF CL drought

AS FAR Rabat star Abdelfettah Hadraf said that the side’s 41-year CAF Champions League trophy drought has only strengthened their resolve and determination to win as they prepare to take on Mamelodi Sundowns.

“Forty-one years of waiting have only strengthened our resolve and determination to win this precious continental title and bring it back to the club’s trophy cabinet. Finals aren’t played, they’re won,” he said, per Le Matin.

Brayal Leon of Mamelodi Sundowns in action against AS FAR.
Brayal Leon of Mamelodi Sundowns in action against AS FAR. Image: AS FAR

“The Royal Army fans are our 12th player; they are our driving force and our greatest motivation to give our all on the pitch to bring joy to the Royal Army family.”

Sundowns cautioned about awaiting battle

Mamelodi Sundowns have been warned about the kind of battle awaiting them in Morocco when they face AS FAR Rabat in the decisive second leg of the CAF Champions League final.

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