The Brazilians face the Tanzanian giants at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium on Saturday ahead of their return leg at Loftus Versfeld on Friday, 5 April.
Sundowns were impressive in the previous round of the continental competition as they ended on top of Group A with four wins, one draw and one loss to secure their match-up with Yanga, who ended as runners up in Group D, with two wins, two draws and two losses.
Onyango has seen his game-time limited this season to just eight games in all comeptitions, including two appearances in the Champions League.His side made it to the semi-finals last season, where they were eliminated by Wydad Casablanca on the away goals rule.
The centre-back said in the Sowetan: “Champions League is very tough. So any minimal advantage you get while you start away, you grab it with both hands because it helps in the second leg.
“They are a good team with top players and their passionate supporters behind them, so we expect a difficult encounter.”
The only other time Sundowns played Yanga was in the second preliminary round of the Champions League in 2001 and they won 6-5 on aggregate.
Our next continental assignment takes us to Tanzania! 👆
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 27, 2024
⚽ Young Africans vs. Mamelodi Sundowns
📅 30 March
⏰ 20H00 SAST
🏟 Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
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