AmaZulu head coach Benni McCarthy tips Mamelodi Sundowns to beat Al Ahly
South Africa legend and AmaZulu head coach Benni McCarthy will be rooting for Sundowns in their clash with CAF Champions League title-holders Al Ahly.
After a dull 0-0 draw against Sudanese side Al-Hilal in the opening game in the CAF Champions League group stage, Al Ahly are looking to gain their first three points in their title-defending journey.
The Reds are set to host Sundowns tonight at Cairo Stadium, and a win will ensure they share the first spot in Group A with their South African counterparts.
Despite Sundowns being the club he faced the most as a manager, Benni McCarthy stated that he will be rooting for them when they play al Ahly tonight as they represent South Africa in the Champions League.
“Of course Egyptian teams have a great pedigree and Al Ahly did extremely well in the Fifa Club World Cup,” McCarthy said.
“But all these games are also catching up with them with all the traveling. So it’s not going to be easy for them.
“As much as I have a very nice and very good relationship with and respect for coach Pitso, Sundowns is one of our own and that’s where my loyalty and support lies.
“I want Sundowns to do well because they’re representing South Africa as much as we (AmaZulu) and Orlando Pirates do.
“We have to be supportive of each other even if it’s one of your favourite people coaching the other side. When he’s up against a team of your country, you have to root for them.
“I know that Sundowns have what it takes to beat Al Ahly. I’m actually pointing out that Sundowns are going to win, I’m sorry coach Pitso.”
