Young Africans head coach Miguel Angel Gamondi is confident that the team has what it takes to upset South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal duel.Yanga were held to a barren draw by Sundowns in the first leg held on Saturday night at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.Despite being named in the traveling party, Kenyan international Brian Mandela was overlooked when coach Rhulani Mokwena named his first team and substitutes.##NAJAVA_MECA_7992936##Yanga, enjoying support from the fully-packed stadium created a couple of clear chances but were not clinical enough to bury them and head to Pretoria with the advantage on their side.Much as Sundowns have proven themselves a hard nut to crack while playing in front of home fans, Gamondi remains optimistic about positive results and qualification to the last four. Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu opens goal account in French League 1The two teams will battle in the second leg at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on April 5th, 2024 with the winner of the match either in regular time or through penalties advancing to the semis.“We know how to handle them and we shall plan better for the return leg,” said the Argentine tactician in an interview with CECAFA Online.Reflecting on the barren draw, Gamondi was pleased with how his side controlled the game and chances created.The former Sundowns gaffer was also awed by the level of football displayed by his boys.“We controlled the match for a long time and failed to take the chances we created. But remember we were playing a good team too,” he added.CAFCL: Simba coach blames goal-shy forward line for loss to Al AhlyThe winner between Simba SC and Al Ahly will prepare to battle the winner between Esperance de Tunis and ASEC Mimosas at the semi-final stage.The winner between Young Africans SC and Mamelodi Sundowns will take on the winners between TP Mazembe (DR Congo) and Angola’s Petro de Luanda.
