Mngqithi says Ahly will go for the win

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes both teams will be going for the victory when his side host Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League Group A clash at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

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Ahly have yet to win in South Africa in 13 previous attempts, and with former Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane at the helm, will be smarting from their historic loss to The Brazilians in Cairo last month.

Sundowns could all but ensure top spot in the pool with a win, but Mngqithi believes Ahly will have victory on their minds going into the game.

"We are heading into a very tough encounter," Mngqithi said. "It's a game that has so much insight and a game that can determine our season.

"It is also a game of consequence as both Al Ahly and ourselves are looking for a result that can maybe get us into the quarterfinals, also considering that they lost the recent match against us at their home ground. Obviously, they will now come with vengeance hoping to try and upset us.

“I believe when two big clubs face each other with a mentality to try and win the match, and not just play for a draw or consolidate their place in gaining a point by not conceding, it becomes a very interesting match.

"So I believe that's one thing that will make the match very special, because both teams will be looking for a result."