Wary Sundowns defender ready for a tough Ahly clash

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khuliso Mudau sends a strong warning to his teammates, saying they must be wary and ready for a tough clash against Al Ahly.

Mudau is ready for a tough encounter against the Egyptian outfit, Ahly in the African Super League semi-final on Sunday.

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As Sundowns will host the North Africans, Ahly, Mudau wants his teammates to be strong and disciplined for them to reach the final.

Speaking ahead of the clash versus Ahly in what is called an African derby, Mudau says Sundowns must expect a very good and difficult opponent at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Coach Rulani Mokwena’s men are fresh from a 2-0 on aggregate win over Petro Luanda of Angola, while the Red Devils drew with Simba 3-3 but advanced on away goal rules.

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SUNDOWNS DEFENDER READY FOR TOUGH AHLY CLASH

The reigning DStv Premiership Defender of the Season, believes they will need to be at their best to try to win the match to have the advantage heading to the second leg in Cairo on November 1.

“They are a good team and we need to give them the respect they deserve, but we have to make sure that we go away in the return leg with an advantage because that’s important,” Mudau explained to Sowetan.

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“We just need to make sure that we work harder to win the game. We want good results at home and trying not to concede any will help us.

“Our mentality is to win every match we play and this one is no different.”

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The former Black Leopards right back, Mudau reveals their plan is to focus on their game and keep doing what has been working for them.

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In addition, the clash comes after a CAF Champions League group match between the two sides early this year where they drew 2-2 in Egypt before Masandawna claimed a 5-2 win in Mzansi.

The Bafana Bafana defender also says their mission is to conquer the African continent as they reached the semi-finals last season.

“It won’t be an easy game to be honest. We just need to continue with what we have been doing, which has been working for us,” adds Mudau.

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“We don’t want to play for a draw because they can come here and park the bus.

“Yeah. That’s our target now. I mean every player’s dream personally is to play in the final of the big competitions and to win the Champions League and the AFL.

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“I think that’s what we are aiming for. We have to go all the way and win this trophy to set the tone for the Champions League.”

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