The upcoming clash between Young Africans and Mamelodi Sundowns in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League has sparked anticipation, particularly for Miguel Gamondi, the current coach of the Tanzanian side.
Gamondi’s ties to Mamelodi Sundowns run deep, having previously served as assistant coach alongside Neil Tovey at the South African club.
Together, they clinched the Premiership title during the 2006-2007 season, providing Gamondi with valuable insights into the club’s stature in South African and continental football.
As the two teams prepare to face off on Saturday at 6 p.m. GMT, Gamondi expressed his admiration for Mamelodi Sundowns’ legacy.
“Sundowns are one of the biggest teams on the continent along with Al Ahly. They are without a doubt the best on the continent,” Gamondi remarked in an interview with cafonline.com.
“They play their type of football which I like. What they are building now is not only important for South Africa but also for the African continent.”
Acknowledging the formidable challenge that Mamelodi Sundowns presents, Gamondi sees the encounter as a valuable learning opportunity for Young Africans.
“For us, it will probably be the toughest opponent we will have, but at the same time, it will be a great learning experience,” he remarked. “I think it will be a great advertisement for African football.”
As the anticipation builds for the highly anticipated showdown, Gamondi’s perspective adds an intriguing layer to the narrative, emphasizing the significance of the fixture not only for the two teams involved but also for the broader landscape of African football.
