Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says his team is fully focused on Saturday’s decisive TotalEnergies CAF Champions League semi-final second-leg showdown against ES Tunis, insisting there will be no room for complacency despite their first-leg advantage.
The South African champions take a slender 1-0 lead into the return fixture after securing victory in Tunis last weekend, but Cardoso has urged his players to treat the upcoming match as a completely new contest.
Speaking ahead of the encounter, the Portuguese tactician said the team must remain mentally sharp and avoid relying on the previous result.
He noted that while the importance of the match is clear, Sundowns have already moved on from the first leg and are concentrating solely on the task ahead.
Cardoso, who will come up against his former club, stressed that his side’s objective is to win again rather than simply protect their narrow lead.
According to him, Sundowns must approach the game with confidence, strength, and the determination to dominate in front of their home supporters.
He also highlighted the need for discipline, intensity, and a strong mentality, adding that his players must be ready to battle for every moment if they hope to secure a place in the final.
With a ticket to the continental final on the line, Sundowns are expected to deliver a composed performance against an experienced ES Tunis side known for thriving under pressure.
Saturday’s clash is set to be a tense and exciting contest as both clubs chase a coveted place in the final of Africa’s premier club competition.
