Perhaps as a ploy to take pressure off his players, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says not winning the Champions League will not define them as failures.
The Brazilians take on Algerian side CR Belouizdad in the Champions League quarterfinals at Loftus on Saturday with one foot in the semifinal as they enjoy a commanding 4-1 from the first leg.Ahead of the match, Mokwena warned his players to guard against complacency, but said he was proud of the growth shown by the group.“Will not winning the Champions League define us as failures? Maybe in the eyes of people.
“What happens with regards to results is in God’s hands but we look at ourselves with incredible appreciation for the efforts, hard work and the sacrifices and the happiness we try to take to our people. If that is the only thing that we can take home, that is good enough.”Emphasising the pressure they operate under, Mokwena gave an example of legendary American basketball player Michael Jordan.
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