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Manqoba Mngqithi explains why Mamelodi Sundowns won't undermine underrated Mbabane Swallows in Caf Champions League clash - 'Chicken Inn gave us a hard time'

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has warned his players ahead of the Caf Champions League clash against minnows Mbabane Swallows FC.&nbsp;The Brazilians are set to lock horns with the Umkhonto KaShaka, as Swallows are called, in the first leg of the second preliminary round at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday evening.&nbsp;Heading into the match, Mngqithi cautioned Sundowns players not to relax against the so-called underdogs.&nbsp;

WHAT HAPPENED?

"To be honest, we have been on this route before, we played teams like Chicken Inn at this stage and they gave us a hard time," Mngqithi told the media.&nbsp;"The truth is, when you play the Champions League you just have to (show) respect. Many teams have burned their fingers by not respecting their opponents and thinking that because they are playing in the so-called biggest league in Africa they are entitled to results."It is the mentality, and we are trying our level best within the group to make sure that everybody understands that in the Champions League, there are no easy matches," he added.&nbsp;"We are playing against a team that can upset us if the mentality is not right. The message we shared with the players was, that if we can't match their energy, their intensity, and their hunger, we would not win the match. But if we can match all three, our quality will put us through because I still believe we have a better team."

WHAT WAS SAID

Sundowns have been failing to clinch the Caf Champions League following their maiden title under Pitso Mosimane in 2016.The Tshwane giants, under the new leadership of Mngqithi, who replaced Rhulani Mokwena, have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/dominant-stellenbosch-edge-mamelodi-sundowns-to-set-up-date-with-orlando-pirates-in-mtn8-final/bltc784317b14c99ec7" target="_blank">won one match and lost two</a> in the MTN8 this season so far.&nbsp;

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Mngqithi and his troops will be hoping to start the Caf Champions League campaign on a high note and go on to win the title this season.Sundowns will then turn their attention to the Premier Soccer League as they will be facing SuperSport United on Tuesday, September 17.

WHAT NEXT FOR SUNDOWNS?

Manqoba Mngqithi explains why Mamelodi Sundowns won't undermine underrated Mbabane Swallows in Caf Champions League clash - 'Chicken Inn gave us a hard time' | Goal.com South Africa

Downs are gearing up to begin their journey in this season&apos;s Caf-Inter-club competition campaign and Mngqithi wants no mistake from his players. 

Manqoba Mngqithi explains why Mamelodi Sundowns won&apos;t undermine underrated Mbabane Swallows in Caf Champions League clash - &apos;Chicken Inn gave us a hard time&apos;