Mamelodi Sundowns must be confident ahead of the Cairo final against Pyramids!

Mamelodi Sundowns enter Sunday's CAF Champions League final second leg against Pyramids FC with everything still to play for, but that last-gasp equalizer in Pretoria has tilted the balance. The Egyptian side's 91st-minute away goal in the 1-1 first leg draw means Masandawana must now score in Cairo to lift the trophy.

Birthday Blues for Cardoso

Head coach Miguel Cardoso marked his 53rd birthday on Wednesday with minimal celebration. The Portuguese tactician remains fully focused on delivering what would be only Sundowns' second continental crown.

Psychological Battle

That late concession at Loftus Versfeld has handed Pyramids a crucial advantage through the away goals rule. However, Cardoso insists his squad possesses the mentality of true champions:

“This is when real champions stand up - when things get tough. We have 90 minutes to show our character and prove we're the better team,” he declared. "We'll play our usual game, but with greater hunger. Scoring in Cairo is non-negotiable."

Tactical Approach

The former Benfica manager emphasized Sundowns' readiness for the challenge:
"I always knew this would be difficult. Now we must demonstrate our strength and capacity to fight under pressure. The opportunity to make history awaits."