Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has enough belief in that they have done their home on Al Ahly ahead of tonight's CAF Champions League tie in Cairo.
Sundowns have won 14 in a row and come up against Al Ahly keen to maintain that record and open a gap at the top of Group B which also features Al Hilal who have now won two in a row.
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The Egyptians will be desperate for all three points after suffering defeat in their opening match away at Al Hilal.
"We have done our homework," says Mokwena while looking ahead to the contest at the Al Salam Stadium (21h00).
"I watch and analyse what I can see and prove.
"From a personal perspective not much has changed from last season (about Al Ahly).
"They are still very strong with a goalkeeper like (Mohamed) El Shenawy who still gives good possibilities, assists with build ups and gives good control in the box which is important for a big team.
"They have three options with centre backs.
"The midfield is also quite strong and upfront they have a lot of options as well including Percy Tau and these are very good players who can change the game at any moment.
"I can speak about the players and what I see about what has changed from when Pitso Mosimane was in charge with a front three that was very narrow.
"With (Marcel) Koller there is a double wide with the fullbacks being assisted by the winger to establish the play.
"So, they are a well-coached team with lots of details and we have to work very hard to win the football match.
"We are looking forward to the game against a very good side, very consistent in the league with 12 wins in 16 games and three wins out of the last five.
"Looking at the performances at the Club World Cup they were good including against Real Madrid.
"From a performance perspective we are up against a strong team with a good coach.
"We are trying to do better than we did last season and come out of a group with four good teams so when we sit here and say Al Ahly is well coached with good players it is the same for Sundowns.
"We have to do our best and suffer in moments when we have to suffer and be brave and dominant when we can be in trying to win the match," says Mokwena.
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