One foot in the semi-finals but Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane leaving nothing to chance

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The Masandawana coach is refusing to get too ahead of himself despite his side's recent hammering of the Red Devils

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane rather cautiously suggests that the job is not done just yet.

The Tshwane giants recently recorded a jaw-dropping 5-0 win over Al Ahly at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, proverbially putting one foot into the semi-finals of the Caf Champions League.

However, the 54-year-old mentor who is looking to conquer Africa for the second time, believes that there is still work to be done as Sundowns head to Egypt for the return leg later this week, and he has urged his players to remain grounded.

â€œI am not a fool and will keep my feet on the ground and make sure that the team stays calm and hopefully we proceed to the semis,â€ Mosimane was quoted as saying by Phakaaathi.

â€œThis 5-0 win is a rare result and we played proper football,â€ he added.

Furthermore, Mosimane expects a rather intense tie with Al Ahly desperate to find the back of the net.

â€œThey will be under pressure to score early but we are going to unleash speed on them with the likes of Phakamani Mahlambi and Lebohang Maboe hoping that we can score one goal from the break. We must make it difficult for them,â€ Mosimane said.

â€œIt is going to be tough but we must try to fight fire with fire. I hope we keep the integrity and protect this result and the work that we have done,â€ he explained.

â€œWe donâ€™t have any guarantees. Bafana went there to play against Libya needing a point and they won. We should believe and trust in the way we play but we must double our efforts. If we lose that will do not be because they were good but because of our attitude and mentally,â€ Mosimane explained.

The clash is set for Saturday, in the Egyptian city of Suez.

2019-04-08 18:00:03

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