Mamelodi Sundowns' Boys Must Become Men After Beating Esperance At Home

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is already planning the Brazilians' next step, arguing that his boys will have to be men next week and that they cant afford to rest on their laurels when they visit Esprance in Tunisia.

Sundowns will head to North Africa high on confidence after beating Esprance 1-0 in the CAF Champions League quarter-final, first leg, On Tuesday. Peter Shalulile chipped in with the all-important goal for the Brazilians in the second half, sending the stadium into a frenzy.

However, it was a painful defeat for Esprance and their supporters, some of whom were involved in physical altercations with the Yellow Nation after the game, resulting in ugly scenes. The Brazilians will hope that security will be on high alert to ensure they play under safer conditions in Tunisia, with the battle being decided on the pitch.

Although Sundowns may seem to have the advantage on the scoreboard, Cardoso begs to differ. Having coached the Tunisian giants last season, he knows they are a different animal on home soil.

Believe me, we have to play there to win, but that doesnt mean we have to be nave in attack, Cardoso said, in his post-match press conference.