Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has predicted Mamelodi Sundowns to lose towards Al Ahly within the CAF Champions League semi-final.
The 2 groups performed one another this previous weekend on the Loftus Versfeld within the first leg of the semi-final. Masandawana have been fortunate to flee with a draw after Al Ahly hit the submit and had one objective dominated offside.
After the match, former Chiefs star felt Sundowns stood no likelihood towards the Purple Devils in Cairo.
“I’ve mentioned it earlier than they [Sundowns] should not going to win the Champions League,” mentioned Khanye on iDiski TV.
“That is the top of the street. They’re going away and the group they’re taking part in towards is a special group. The Ahly that performed within the group stage and this one are two totally different. Technically they’re one thing else. You take a look at number11 [Nejc Gradisar] he has one thing particular however can’t examine to quantity 22 [Emam Abdelghany] as a result of 22 is one thing else.
Sundowns have to beat Al Ahly away within the Champions League
“In entrance of his house crowd, I’m positive the coach although he will likely be cautious he’ll give him freedom to play and he’s going to need him to attain. They will beat Sundowns away.”
Masandawana have to win or drive a goalscoring draw to succeed in solely their second last. In Cairo, the chances are stacked towards Miguel Cardoso’s males, who’re determined to finish their semi-final curse. Sundowns have by no means reached the Champions League last since successful the competitors in 2016.
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