The draw of the Champions League quarter-final draw where Yanga is scheduled to play against Mamelodi Sundowns has provided two types of images
The majority of Yanga fans have received the draw with open arms, believing that nothing is impossible in football
But there is another group of fans who are scared and lack faith in Yanga's chance to qualify for the semi-finals
Perhaps these have entered the 'system' of their countrymen who since Yanga was organized by Mamelodi Sundwons have been happy believing that there is no chance for Yanga to qualify for the semi-finals
If you follow Mamelodi fans, they have also enjoyed the draw, believing it is an easy way for them to go to the semi-finals. But there is a group of few fans who believe the match will not be easy due to Yanga
's qualityThese are the ones who followed Yanga since last season when they played in the final of the Federation cup and this season they managed to reach the quarter finals of CAF CL
This could be a good chance for Yanga to stun the South African champions who are looking for a second CAF CL title
The last time Mamelodi won the Champions League title was in 2016 when they were coached by Pitso Mosemane
Perhaps the type of football they play is what scares many but they only have one Champions League title which they won eight years ago
In the last two seasons, Mamelodi reached the quarter-finals and semi-finals. In the 2021/22 season, they were eliminated by Petro Atletico in the quarter-finals and last season they were eliminated in the semi-finals by Wydad, who defeated Simba in the quarter-finals.
This season Mamelodi won the AFL title which happened for the first time playing in the final against Wydad who in the champions league could not even reach the quarter finals
If you look at Yanga's statistics in the CAF championship since last season, you will see that Mamelodi are a very good opponent because they also have Yanga's characteristics
Mamelodi have been doing well away from home what Yanga have done. Tactically, they seem to be a team that gets results in a foreign land using the pressure of the host to seek victory at home
The Mamelodi fans themselves say that if you see that their team has let you have possession of the ball, you should know that it is a trap, they are telling you to lose the ball in dangerous areas and finish it through 'counter-attack'
Perhaps this is something that Coach Miguel Gamondi should be careful about when the teams meet in the first game at Benjamin Mkapa's stadium
If Yanga succeeds in getting a win at home, it is clear that they will have a chance to reach the semi-finals because the second match, the pressure will be on the side of Mamelodi who often lack a clean sheet at home in the knockout matches
