Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena says failure to lift the CAF Champions League this season will be a failure as his side prepares for their matches against La Passe FC from Seychelles on Sunday.The 2013 CAF Champions winners will be seeking to see off the minnows in the second round of the qualifiers and secure a group stage ticket. The first leg will be played on Sunday in Seychelles before the two teams meet again a week later for the return leg.Speaking ahead of the Sunday first leg tie, the youthful tactician said winning the continental premier club competition is a top priority for the South African champions.“To win the Champions League has always been the aim, drive and focus of the club. That’s why if we don’t get close to that, for me, it’s a failure. The club wants to be there where we are competing and want to win games. We’ll go again, and try our level best to be in a space to win in the end,”.It’s time to switch our attention to continental action! We host our opponents from the Seychelles in the Capital this Sunday! 🔜🆚 La Passe FC⏰ 16H00🏟️ Loftus Versfeld Stadium👆 Kiddies Corner, Food & Beverages will be available!#Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/AdUrbUYxwK— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) October 7, 2022 The tactician further spoke on the importance of having the right attitude and mentality throughout the tournament.“Competitions like the Champions League are not played when you play the semi-final or the final. They are won in the first game of pre-season and the league where you start plotting a winning mentality going into the season. I don’t think for the players there’s fear. Once you start thinking about fear, you are already thinking about failure. We try to be optimistic.”Sundowns is home to Kenyan international Brian Onyango who i currently sidelined with an injury.Aussems urges impoverished Leopards to invest in own facilities
