This is the game that the whole continent is anticipating.
Conflicted. That’s how I have been feeling all week leading to this afternoon’s big Caf Champions League match between Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns.The match is so big it has been termed the “African derby” in football circles.
The thing about this game is that it has potential to decide the future of coaches on either side. On the home side we have Manqoba Mngqithi and Rulani Mokwena who are under extreme, but unnecessary pressure to come out of Pitso Mosimane’s shadow. While it has been almost three years now that Pitso left, there are some who are not impressed with the duo, claiming they are still living off the fruits of Pitso’s toil.
And it has worked if you look at how Manqoba and Rulani are trying to change the face of the team. Most of the players that Pitso left there are no longer there or they are not getting regular game time anymore. Going to the game this afternoon, Manqoba and Rulani know that it is more than just about the three points on offer on the day. It is also about pride and tactical superiority.
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