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Mamelodi Sundowns will look to finish the job at home after being held to a goalless draw by Angola’s Wiliete SC in a fiercely contested first-leg encounter in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round on Sunday.
The defending African champions travelled to Angola, aiming to secure a positive result in their quest to reach the group stage of Africa’s premier club competition. However, they encountered a determined Wiliete side that made life difficult for the Tshwane giants.
Despite the intensity of the contest, neither team managed to find the back of the net, leaving the tie delicately balanced at 0-0 heading into the return leg.
The result means Sundowns must now turn their attention to the decisive second encounter, where they will have another opportunity to demonstrate their quality, experience and continental ambition.
For Masandawana, the challenge will be to convert their attacking opportunities and deliver a composed performance as they continue their pursuit of another successful CAF Champions League campaign.
With qualification still up for grabs, the Brazilians will be determined to make home advantage count and take an important step towards securing their place in the group stage.
The first-leg draw has set up a crucial return fixture, with Sundowns knowing that a strong performance will be essential to keep their continental ambitions on track.
All eyes now turn to the second leg, where Sundowns will seek to turn a hard-fought draw into a winning result and continue their journey towards continental glory.