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Lucky Lekgwathi confident Orlando Pirates' Gauteng rivals can beat Esperance de Tunis in Tshwane - 'Mamelodi Sundowns are the best team in South Africa'

Sundowns enter their Caf Champions League semi-final second-leg encounter following a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/caf-champions-league-mamelodi-sundowns-suffer-semi-final-first-leg-setback-in-loss-to-esperance-away-in-tunisia/blt483f442d92d0c375" target="_blank">1-0 loss away to Esperance</a> in Tunisia. However, as Masandawana welcome their opponents for the decisive showdown at Loftus Versfeld on Friday, April 26th, optimism abounds as their loyal fanbase, the Yellow Nation, are anticipated to infuse renewed vigour into their beloved team.This positive outlook has prompted Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi to forecast that Sundowns possess the necessary qualities to progress to the final stage.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“Without a doubt, Sundowns is the best team in South Africa,” Lekgwathi told <a href="https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/caf-champions-league/lekgwathi-makes-bold-downs-prediction/" target="_blank">iDiski Times</a>.“And if you check this is the only team that’s able to play against Northern Africa giants and East Africa. They are able to win and get a result. I played there, it wasn’t easy to go play away and come back with a point or a win. It was always difficult for us to play away but that’s easy for Sundowns for them to go away and actually play. “They are used to playing in the Champions League, it’s like the league for them. They are not fearful of going to places like Egypt. I mean check how they play when they are away, their confidence is just as when they are here at home,” he continued.“They are definitely going to score because those boys can attack. The only thing is that they don’t have a natural striker. So far it’s (Peter) Shalulile and I don’t know what’s happening with Shalulile’s performance.“I also know that anyone in the team can score a goal, so I am confident that they can come out with a win,” he concluded.

WHAT LEKGWATHI SAID?

On a positive note, Masandawana will enter this continental showdown buoyed by their recent achievement in Premier Soccer League history.On Tuesday evening, their 2-1 victory against Sekhukhune United made waves as it marked an impressive 22-match unbeaten streak, establishing a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/mamelodi-sundowns-set-new-psl-record-with-victory-over-sekhukhune-united-in-crucial-caf-champions-league-week/bltf8f7dc79ba53d969#cs3b5dd1412b65d9e7" target="_blank">new PSL record</a> for the longest undefeated run at the start of a top-flight season.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

As Friday, April 26th approaches, all attention will be fixed on Sundowns, eager to witness if they can rebound and oust Esperance to advance to the final stage of the Caf Champions League.While coach Rhulani Mokwena ensures his team remains entirely focused on the upcoming match, they'll also have their next league encounter against TS Galaxy on Monday, April 29th, lingering in the back of their minds.

WHAT NEXT FOR SUNDOWNS?

Lucky Lekgwathi confident Orlando Pirates' Gauteng rivals can beat Esperance de Tunis in Tshwane - 'Mamelodi Sundowns are the best team in South Africa'  | Goal.com South Africa

Optimism is running rampant within the South African football community as the Brazilians host the North African giants on Friday night.

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