Manqoba Mngqithi expects a thrilling encounter when Mamelodi Sundowns face Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly in their eagerly-anticipated CAF Champions League encounter on Saturday.
Sundowns are on top of their group with seven points from three games, having beaten Al Ahly and Al-Hilal while drawing with Al-Merrikh.
A win for either side could determine who ultimately comes out on top in Group B with Mngqithi fully aware of the importance of the upcoming tie.
The co-coach said on KickOff: “We are heading into a very tough encounter. It’s a game that has so much insight and a game that can determine our season.
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“It is also a game of consequence as both Al Ahly and ourselves are looking for a result that can maybe get us into the quarter-finals.
“Or stamp their position in the group stages, also considering that they lost the recent match against us at their home ground.
“Obviously, they will now come with vengeance hoping to try and upset us.”
Mngqithi added: “But it’s a match that I think is enjoyable for the spectators. Because I believe when two big clubs face each other with a mentality to try and win the match and not just play for a draw or consolidate their place in gaining a point by not conceding, it becomes a very interesting match for the spectators.”
