African giants are aware of Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns are different because most of their players have been playing in CAF competitions for a long time now.

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This week we hear from former Kaizer Chiefs defender Mokete Tsotetsi

The players and the coaches know what to do at different stages of the competition. So yes, they are different from other South African teams when it comes to continental competition because they've been competing there consistently for five or six years.

The 5-1 result against Remo Stars was not surprising because they know the importance of getting the results away from home, it makes things a little easier at home. All the South African teams have quality players, but with Sundowns, it's more about consistency because they've had the same group of players for quite some time now. They've added one or two new players, but they have kept the core of their squad. That's why they've been doing so well, most of their players have CAF experience. As for Kaizer Chiefs, for instance, it's been a while since they last played CAF football, so their players are gradually coming up. Orlando Pirates went all the way to the semifinals of the Champions League last year, so that's why I say South African sides are gradually coming up. Sundowns have been there consistently and that's why it's easier for them in these early stages of the competition. Even in the Bible there's the saying about