‘It's not over’: Sundowns coach Mokwena as they host CR Belouizdad in Champions League second leg

Even with a commanding 4-1 lead over CR Belouizdad, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena insists a place in the Champions League semifinal is not yet secured. 

The Brazilians thrashed the Algerians in the first leg at the Nelson Mandela Stadium last weekend to put one foot in the next round but Mokwena says they can’t rest on their laurels because strange things can happen in football. 

To show he is taking the second leg at Loftus on Saturday (3pm) seriously, Mokwena started Tuesday’s 1-0 DStv Premiership win over Richards Bay with key players like Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Gaston Sirino and Themba Zwane on the bench. 

Only Sirino and Mudau came on from the bench for injured Abubeker Nasir Thapelo Morena respectfully.