Coach Rhulani Mokwena has dismissed suggestions Mamelodi Sundowns are as good as through to the Caf Champions League semifinals after a comprehensive 4-1 win over CR Belouizdad at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algeria on Saturday.
A brace by Namibian hitman Peter Shalulile, who scored his 100th top-flight goal, and goals from Neo Maema and Cassius Mailula gave the Brazilians an advantage going into the quarterfinal second leg at Loftus on Saturday.
Mokwena praised his players for a clinical all-round performance but said they should not take for granted a place in the semifinals.
“Stranger things have happened in football. We beat a very good side that we still have to face in Pretoria … it is only halfway,” he said. “Feet firmly on the ground because this is only halftime.”
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