Mamelodi Sundowns legend John Tlale has issued a warning about the threat posed by Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele.
The Egyptian club will face Sundowns in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final, taking place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.
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Tlale, a former goalkeeper for Sundowns, emphasizes that Mayele's unpredictable style makes him particularly dangerous.
"He is the player they must keep an eye on Mayele at all times," Tlale tells KickOff.
"They need to be cautious of Mayele. He may sometimes be absent from the game, but he can suddenly appear and score. He is forceful.
"You cannot afford to lose focus when playing against someone like Mayele. In the match against Pirates, he wasn’t very involved, yet he managed to score two goals out of nowhere..
"Sundowns must focus on scoring and ensure they don’t concede so they can head to Egypt with an advantage.
"Having a goal advantage will relieve some pressure from them. They should aim to find a balance because they have a squad that can compete.
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"With the quality they possess, Sundowns can effectively balance both defense and attack. It’s not going to be easy for them, as Pyramids are not under pressure; this is their first Champions League final. The pressure is on Sundowns.
"The last time Sundowns won the Champions League was in 2016. Tomorrow, they should play their usual attacking game. Even a 1-0 win would be beneficial for Sundowns, as it would provide them with a cushion."
Kick-off in Tshwane is on Saturday at 15:00. Tickets for the match are no longer available.
