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Caf Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns held by stubborn Young Africans away in Tanzania

From the onset, the home team signalled their intent, with Clement Mzize challenging goalkeeper Ronwen Williams within the opening minute, but the South African national team captain rose to the occasion. Sundowns struggled to find their rhythm, only showing signs of improvement towards the latter stages of the first half. However, they headed into halftime with the score still deadlocked at 0-0.In the second half, Young Africans intensified the pressure on their opponents, aiming to score the crucial goal needed to break the deadlock.The Brazilians also had numerous opportunities but couldn't convert them into goals, resulting in a final 0-0 draw. The teams will meet again for the quarter-final second leg on Friday, April 5th at Loftus Versfeld.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Credit to Yanga for asserting their dominance on their home ground, maintaining pressure on Sundowns throughout the match and securing a clean sheet.

THE MVP

Sundowns required greater accuracy in their passes in the attacking third and a more clinical approach to capitalize on their opportunities.

THE BIG LOSER

The Brazilians will return to South Africa for a Premier Soccer League match against Richards Bay on Tuesday, April 2nd. They will then shift focus back to continental football when they take on Young African in the quarter-final second-leg clash at Loftus Versfeld on Friday, April 5th.

WHAT NEXT FOR SUNDOWNS?

MATCH RATING (OUT OF FIVE): ⭐⭐⭐

Caf Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns held by stubborn Young Africans away in Tanzania | Goal.com South Africa

The Brazilians and Yanga played out to a 0-0 draw in their Caf Champions League quarter-final first leg on Saturday night.

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