Sundowns held to goalless draw by Wiliete SC in Angola
Miguel Cardoso will be disappointed that his side failed to secure an away goal after a disjointed performance in Angola.
Mamelodi Sundowns faced Wiliete SC in a goalless draw, the first encounter of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie at the Estádio Nacional da Tundavala. Miguel Cardoso's team missed a chance to take the lead away through an offside trap incident early on, with Brayan León's effort being saved by the post. The match remained largely uneventful, with Sundowns struggling to impose themselves on the game due to an uneven playing surface in Lubango.
Ricardo Goss started in goal, while the absence of Ronwen Williams and Aubrey Modiba affected Sundowns' defensive structure. Two key players, Keanu Cupido and Khuliso Mudau, continued their absence, while Grant Kekana had yet to feature. The hosts saw several substitutions, but still couldn't break through Sundowns' defense. Despite introducing several new players, Sundowns couldn't capitalize on their chances in the second half, leaving the tie level ahead of the return match in Tshwane.
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