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Champions League: Sundowns must beat Wiliete to qualify

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has promised a more convincing performance against Wiliete SC in the second leg of their CAF Champions League second-round tie, after a 0-0 draw in Angola. The South Africans must win on Friday to reach the group stage, according to comments by Cardoso reported by TimesLIVE.

Mamelodi Sundowns must beat Wiliete SC in the second leg of the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League to reach the group stage. Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is expecting a much better performance from his team, according to TimesLIVE.

The two clubs drew 0-0 in the first leg, played on Sunday in Angola. Another draw with goals would eliminate the South African club, which is aiming to defend its title, TimesLIVE reports.

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