Mamelodi Sundowns' games against Group A's stubborn Sudanese duo may be even more important in terms of reaching the next round of the Caf Champions League than those against Cairo giants Al Ahly, said Downs co-coach Rulani Mokwena.
Omdurman clubs Al-Merrikh and Al-Hilal – both semifinalists in 2015 – have proved tough to beat for the two more esteemed teams at the start of the group stage.
"We're completely aware it's a very difficult group. We can never make that mistake of focusing all our attention on Al Ahly," the Downs' co-coach said. "Everyone was disappointed when we only beat Al-Hilal 1-0. But when you see Al Ahly drew against Hilal, you realise how important it was to win that match.
"In SA, when we were 17 points ahead and saying we were still trying to improve people in the our local media were saying we were diverting or being modest.
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