Mamelodi Sundowns bracing for Rades 'hostility' as defender Grant Kekana vows not to be distracted ahead of decisive Caf Champions League tie against Esperance - 'We know what to expect'

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Esperance 1-0 in the Caf Champions League quarter-finals, first-leg at Loftus Versfeld last week.

They are now in Rasdes to face the Tunisian giants in the second-leg at Stade Olympique Hammadi-Agrebi on Tuesday.

Masandawana defender Grant Kekana knows the hostile atmosphere that awaits them and says they are prepared for it.

“We know what to expect. Our coach [Miguel Cardoso] has also briefed us, but we have also been in this competition for a number of years. So we know the hostility, but it is something we won't focus on,” Kekana said as per Sowetan Live.

“We have gained experience and we are open to all the challenges that we come across. It will be no different, they will do whatever they can to disrupt us, but we are strong enough, we are committed and we can't wait for the match.”

The Brazilians are pushing for a first Champions League title since 2016 when they clinched it under Mosimane.

Over the years, they have reached the knockouts but struggled to get into the final.

This time around, they hope things will be different with Miguel Cardoso in charge after a system of Mosimane's former lieutenants Rhulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi.

At this stage of the competition, Sundowns might have wanted to go into Tuesday's match enjoying the experience of recovering captain Themba Zwane and defender Mothobi Mvala.

But they have been doing well without some of their influential stars.