Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has lamented the absence of captain Themba Zwane after the team's goalless draw against Young Africans SC in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.
The clash between Sundowns and Yanga failed to produce any goals during the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals in Dar es Salaam, with the Brazilians missing the services of Zwane due to a suspension.
'Mshishi' however is set to return to action when the Tshwane giants host the Tanzanian outfit for the second leg match in Pretoria on Friday.
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Despite the absence of Zwane, Mokwena was happy with the commitment of his players in Tanzanian on Saturday.
"He is the captain of our team, so he an important part of our team, of course, we missed him a little bit today but everyone tried. "I am happy with commitment and effort, especially in the second half of the players," said Mokwena after the CAF Champions League match in Da es Salaam on Saturday.
"It's not always easy coming from a FIFA break, the first game after an international break. But it's okay let's see how it goes," he added.
Masandawana is set to switch its focus back to domestic fixtures when hosts Richards Bay in the DStv premiership match at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday.
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