Kenyan international Brian ‘Niang’ Mandela is relishing his CAF Champions League experience with Mamelodi Sundowns where he is gracing continental action for a consecutive season since joining Mamelodi Sundowns in October 2020.Mandela has been instrumental for Sundowns in the CAF Champions League this season, helping his side keep cleansheets in all the group stage matches that he played full minutes in the competition.🚨𝑮 𝑨 𝑴 𝑬 𝑫 𝑨 𝒀🚨🆚 Atlético Petroléos ⏰ 18H00🏟️ Estadio 11 de Novembro 📺 SS 209 #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/75ov134zO8— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) April 16, 2022 The former Maritzburg defender says that it has been a challenging experience juggling between league action and continental football, but teamwork has made it easy for him and the entire team.“It has been challenging, but with the help of my teammates, they have made it easier for me. The journey is interesting. In my previous clubs, we used to play in the league only, but now I have a different experience here playing in different countries,” Mandela is quoted on CAFonline.3.00 Petro de Luanda 2.95 Mamelodi Sundowns 2.45The defender further revealed that top competition at the club has seen him work harder and in return, he has become better and the same can be seen in his performance at both the domestic and continental levels.⚽️| Stars Abroad Wrap💥Brian ‘Niang’ Mandela is now only ten points away from winning his second league title in South Africa with @MasandawanaFull Story📩#BrianMandela #StarsAbroadhttps://t.co/I1yjcJIVfS— Mozzart Sport Kenya (@MozzartSportKe) April 7, 2022 Masandawana are top in the league with a 14-point difference between them and second-placed Royal AM FC and face off with Angolan side Petro de Luanda in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Saturday starting at 7 PM EAT.“There is so much brotherhood in the team. We love each other. The one who plays always represents the team and whoever comes in as a replacement, also does the job. Anyone can play at Sundowns and you have to work hard always and wait for your turn. Being at Sundowns has helped me become a good human being, focus on the challenges and learn how to overcome them. Our primary target is to win matches and we know what is expected of us. Number one is hard work, two is working smart. If we do that we know that anything is possible,” he added.
