Sundowns and Yanga played a competitive fixture last Saturday as both teams showed intentions to win the game. It eneded 1- 1 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Young Africans in all three away group stage fixtures did not win any as they lost two in North Africa against Al Ahly and Belouizdad and drew the other in Ghana against Medeama SC. Probably the biggest test of the season, Yanga doesn’t have Sundowns’ experience at this level but can perform like the Masandawana on any day.
The Brazilians were shocked via the away goal rule against Wydad in the semi-finals of the CCL last season and must defend well to avoid that moment because Young Africans have enough firepower in attack. Gnadou and Ki Aziz are two exceptional talents that can cause havoc in Pretoria.
Sundowns will have a balanced attack of Shalulile, Zwane and Costa with Mokoena and Allende pulling the strings from the midfield.
A classic encounter is expected on Friday night as African football fans’ attention will be at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
