Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena believes Young Africans (Yanga SC) will provide a difficult test when the two sides clash in the return leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final fixture at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

The return fixture will take place following a 0-0 stalemate in the first leg of the quarter-final when Yanga played hosts in Dar es Salaam last weekend.

“We are looking forward to what will be a very interesting game. I did say that Yanga are a very good side and you can see with their results and performances in their domestic league. They have a good coach in Miguel Ángel Gamondi and some good players in the team that have experience from some reputable countries. We expect a very difficult game on Friday, of course one that we are ready for,” said Mokwena.

“We are in a space where we have to think positive about the game. nothing else matters for us right now except for the 90 minutes. The focus is being at our best, understanding that Yanga are actually coming here to play the best team on the continent and we’ve got to be ready for that.”

Mokwena concluded: “The biggest lesson in the CAF games is that you can’t get too comfortable because the moment you get comfortable you are more vulnerable. Away from home where the score is 0-0, the potential of counterattacks can spin the narrative of the game. So, we will have to be very careful with our possession and when we feel comfortable. We have been in this situation before and hopefully that’s the experience we can use.”