Former Kaizer Chiefs development coach Farouk Khan believes Mamelodi Sundowns have what it takes to win this season’s CAF Champions League.
The Brazilians fell short in the past and have never reached the final since winning the competition in 2016. Masandawana are drawn with e drawn with Raja Casablanca, AS FAR Rabat and AS Maniema Union in Group B.
The former Kaizer Chiefs development coach says Sundowns are the strongest team in their group.
“Without a doubt, Sundowns have the quality none of these three teams have,” Khan told KickOff.
“Pound for pound, Sundowns have a very formidable team, though the start they’ve had has been up and down.
“They haven’t been convincing. But I think with the players they have, they shouldn’t have a problem going all the way and winning this one this time around.
Ex-Chiefs coach Farouk Khan praises Sundowns’ quality
“They always have quality and depth,” added the Stars of Africa Academy director.
Masandawana have Manqoba Mngqithi in the head position after parting ways with Rulani Mokwena in July. The team has looked sluggish in the early phases of the season but seems to have found their rhythm under Mngqithi.
“I mean, they have prepared this team for how long now since they won the Champions League? The last time they won it, it was with Pitso Mosimane. Over the years, they’ve had enough time to strengthen the team.
“They’ve got the best goalkeeper in Africa in Ronwen Williams, and some of the best players, [Teboho] Mokoena, [Khuliso] Mudau, [Lucas] Ribeiro [Costa] … you can’t ask for more.”
“I don’t think any team can give Sundowns a problem on their day, said the ex-Chiefs coach. They’ve proven that when everybody thought Al Ahly was at their best, Sundowns gave them 5-0. And nobody expected that.”
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