We have the right team to beat Enyimba – Sundowns coach

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is confident that his side have all what it takes to edge past Enyimba FC in the CAF Champions League. The Brazilians were rendered pointless after their win over Algerian side ES Setif was nullified following their disqualification by CAF for crowd troubles as well their captain Ramahlwe Mphahlele ditching them for Kazier Chiefs.

However, the tactician believes that his boys are ready to move past the predicaments and focus on the game against the Nigerian outfit when they lock horns today. “We have learnt that in the Champions League, you must never concede at home, especially in knockout stages. That’s the lesson we learnt rather than complaining that we lost three points,” Mosimane told media. “We have been given privileges. There are so many benefits out of this. Where we are now we can say we are among the top seven on the continent.” Sundowns have won four major trophies under the administration of Mosimane since he became manager in 2012 also said that his team has all the advantages to see them progress beyond the group stages of the competition. “You should be able to qualify for the final. You have to win two games at home. You beat Zamalek and Enyimba then you are on six points,” he continued. “It gives you an opportunity. The mentality has changed a little bit. We have found our confidence to go out and win,” Mosimane said further.” Enyimba lost their first game at home to Zamalek and would like to give everything against Sundowns since they would be playing lesser games after ES Setif have been ruled out but the 51 year old manager believe they have right recipe for Enyimba. “They have got good attack. You know Nigerians. They are gladiators,” he added. “They have a very aggressive mentality. We know what tackles we are going to get. We should also know that on set-pieces, they are strong. Sundowns contemplate atlernative venue for Enyimba match Mamelodi Sundowns  contemplated moving their 2016 CAF Champions League clash against Enyimba away from the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville. It was gathered that the Brazilians are considering playing the clash at either Loftus or Orlando Stadium, before deciding against the move to play the clash at an alternative venue. Atteridgeville was last week a scene of violent protest action, with residents reportedly unhappy following the ANC’s announcement of Thoko Didiza as mayoral candidate, But, with the situation now under control, Sundowns have decided to go ahead with the fixture at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. Pitso Mosimane’s troops need nothing but all three points against the Nigerian giants after their win against ES Setif was chalked off. The Algerian’s were disqualified from the competition for crowd trouble. Sundowns were leading 2-0 in Setif after 90 minutes when the referee was forced to stop the game. Moreover, Enyimba lost their opening Group B clash 1-0 at home to Zamalek.