- The Mamelodi Sundowns vs Yanga game kicks off at 9PM Kenyan time
- Both sides played to a barren draw in the first leg in Tanzania.
- The winner of the game moves to the CAFCL semifinals.
Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC are set to lock horns with South African heavyweights Mamelodi Sundowns in a do-or-die Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League clash on Friday night.
The first leg of the encounter played at the iconic Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Saturday, March 30 ended in a barren draw and Sundowns go into the upcoming match as favorites due to their impressive home record.
The Rhulani Mokwena’s coached charges have lost very few matches in the competition while playing at their home venue since 2022.
The club’s most recent Champions League defeat at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium came back in April 2021 when they were hammered 2-1 by Algerian side CR Belouizdad.
The hosts will be seeking to take full advantage of playing in front of thousands of their home fans to sink Yanga and proceed to the next round of the prestigious tournament.
However, a win for the Brazilians will not come on a silver platter since Yanga have proved difficult to break down in recent months.
Here are some of the key details you need to comprehend ahead of the eagerly anticipated tie.
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What time does Mamelodi Sundowns vs Yanga start?
The match is slated to kick off at 9 PM Tanzanian time at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Yanga Team News
Both clubs are expected to retain most of their players who featured in the first leg of the tie several days ago.
Young Africans head coach Miguel Gamondi is likely to stick with the attacking trio of Zambian international Kennedy Musonda, Stephane Aziz Ki and Clement Mzize.
On the other hand, Mokwena rested most of his star players in Sundown’s 1-0 win over Richards Bay in a domestic clash which was played on Tuesday.
Therefore, he is expected to have most of his dependable players fresh and ready for the tough battle against Yanga.
Possible Starting Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Lebusa, Kekana, Zungu, Mudau, Lunga, Mokoena, Lorch, Allende, Ribeiro, Shalulile
Yanga: Diarra, Lomalisa, Job, Mwamnyeto, Bacca, Mkude, Maxi, Mudathir, Mzize, Aziz Ki, Musonda
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Yanga Head-to-head
Young Africans and Mamelodi Sundowns have played against each other on one occasion since the start of the year with each club failing to pick up the maximum points.
In addition, both sides are yet to find the back of the net while playing against each other.
Mamelodi Sundowns: 0
Draw: 0
Yanga: 0
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Yanga Current Form
Mamelodi Sundowns: WDWDW
Yanga: WWWLD
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Yanga Prediction
The hosts have been playing beautiful football in recent years and they have proven difficult to beat at home. Moreover, Mamelodi Sundowns have more experience than the visitors in the tournament, something which makes them favorites.
However, Young Africans cannot be underestimated due to the caliber of players they have in their squad.
Therefore, football fans should expect an entertaining game of football in which both clubs may score a goal.