Sundowns coach happy to welcome Shalulile ahead of Caf campaign

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is excited about goal-poacher Peter Shalulile's return as he boosts stocks before the crucial Caf Champions League campaign.

Shalulile, who has been out of action for four months due to injury, announced his return with a goal as Sundowns defeated Chippa United 2-1 in a DStv Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Shalulile played the match off the bench after replacing young, red-hot forward Cassius Mailula late in the second half.

Sundowns will begin their champions league campaign by hosting Al-Hilal of Sudan on February 10.

Though the team dominated the premiership without Shalulile, he is going to be important in the tougher continental tournament.