Mamelodi Sundowns' Onyango insist Brazilians will treat every game as a final as they switch focus from Caf Champions League to PSL with tricky Richards Bay clash - 'We must lift the trophy'

After a brilliant result in Cairo, where they defeated defending champions Al Ahly to book their first Caf Champions League final since 2016, Mamelodi Sundowns return to domestic action.

With a hectic fixture schedule, Masandawana now welcome Richards Bay, who sit 13th on the log table.

Goalkeeper Denis Onyango shared his thoughts ahead of the clash, highlighting the importance of shifting focus to the league.

He acknowledged the resilience of Bay, noting they’re a tough, hard-running side fighting for survival.

Onyango also urged Sundowns supporters to rally behind the team during this critical period.

With several league fixtures remaining, every game is now a final for the Tshwane giants.

Winning the league remains a key priority as they chase a historic eighth consecutive title.

"Of course it's not an easy task for the boys, but we take every game the way it comes, every game at a time. Right now, we're focusing on the PSL because we must lift the trophy. When it's time for the Champions League, we will also switch focus to the Champions League, but every game is a final for us, and we hope that we win all our remaining games," Onyango said.

"Very difficult game, especially that we were playing in the Champions League and coming back from a very difficult game. But we have to switch our focus to the Richards Bay game. They're a very hard-running team, they're fighting for their lives and we know that, but we have the quality and we must stay focused as a team and try as much as possible and get results at home in our remaining games," he added.

"For the Sundowns supporters, first of all, I would like to thank them for being with us the whole season. They've pushed us through thick and thin, and this is where we need them most, especially since we have four home games in the PSL and two away from home. We need them to come in big numbers and support the team to finish the season strong, because this is what they wanted, and we are almost there. So they must come in numbers, support the boys and push us through to the finish line, because we need them as always, and this is where we need them most," he concluded.

With continental glory just 180 minutes away, Sundowns are also in a race to secure the domestic title.

Coach Miguel Cardoso has stressed the importance of wrapping up the league early.

Doing so would allow the team to fully focus on lifting the Champions League trophy, a title that has eluded them for nine seasons.

Winning the next two league games will be crucial in achieving that balance.

Sundowns will first host Richards Bay before travelling to face Cape Town City, a side currently rooted at the bottom of the league table.

These matches come at a time when points are vital for teams battling relegation.

Games become more intense and unpredictable at this stage of the season.

Masandawana must maintain a sharp focus and consistency to collect maximum points.