‘CR Belouizdad a very good side,’ Sundowns coach Mokwena cautions

“They have good players. They play something similar to a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 with a strong and powerful Nigerian striker upfront, Anayo Iwuala, and their top goalscorer with five goals, Mohamed Bakir.” 

Mokwena said Sundowns have to plan meticulously for the trip to Algeria. 

“They are an interesting side with good tactical formations and structures and we know going to Algeria is going to be difficult, particularly with the travelling and trying to map our way between domestic fixtures. 

“We have the Nedbank Cup [quarterfinal against Stellenbosch FC in the Cape on April 15] just before we have to travel to Algeria, there is a lot of work for our management team and advance travelling party to do.

“But they have a lot of experience and we trust them to assist us with the preparations.” 

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