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With the tie evenly poised (goalless), head coach Rhulani Mokwena knows precisely what his charges will require to defeat Wydad and advance to the final, encouraging his side to bring on the winning mentality on the day.
Saturday will be the day of reckoning as Mamelodi Sundowns battle Wydad Casablanca in the CAF Champions League semifinal return leg at the Loftus Versfeld stadium.
With the tie evenly poised (goalless), head coach Rhulani Mokwena knows precisely what his charges will require to defeat Wydad and advance to the final, encouraging his side to bring on the winning mentality on the day.
"We have to figure out a way out against Wydad,” Mokwena said before adding.
“We try to win in everything we do; that mentality is what we have to demonstrate until the end of the season.”
"I do not doubt because this team has never given me any doubt to win football games,” Mokwena added.
The 36-year-old tactician also appreciated the Mamelodi Sundowns fans who now know their role, especially when the big CAF Champions League games come around at home.
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"We have come to a point where there are huge expectations as regards the team's performance, but also fans have now matured into understanding what is required of them as a 12th man for big CAF CL games.”
"So, I expect nothing less other than to hear them chanting in a full stadium which will give us the energy to make it to the next round," he added.
Mamelodi Sundowns won the CAF Champions League in 2016 with Rhulani Mokwena as Pitso Mosimane's assistant.
They tried to defend it in 2017 but were eliminated by Wydad in the quarter-finals the following season.
The winner of the tie will face the winner between Al Ahly, and Esperance, the Red Devils won the first leg 3-0, with Percy Tau scoring a brace.
CAF Champions League semifinal second leg.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Wydad Casablanca
Saturday 20th May.
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