Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has sensationally stated that Saturday's CAF Champions League clash against Al Ahly could be a season-defining encounter for both teams.
Sundowns go into Saturday's match leading Group A on seven points, three points ahead of the defending champions.
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Both teams will be aiming for a crucial win which could very well determine qualification to the competition's knockout stages and group standings.
"We are heading into a very tough encounter," Mngqithi said, speaking ahead of Saturday's match.
"It's a game that has so much insight and a game that can determine our season.
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"It is also a game of consequence as both Al Ahly and ourselves are looking for a result that can maybe get us into the quarter-finals.
"Or stamp their position in the group stages, also considering that they lost the recent match against us at their home ground.
"Obviously, they will now come with vengeance hoping to try and upset us.
"But it's a match that I think is enjoyable for the spectators. Because I believe when two big clubs face each other with a mentality to try and win the match and not just play for a draw or consolidate their place in gaining a point by not conceding, it becomes a very interesting match for the spectators.
"So I believe that's one thing that will make the match very special for the spectators because both teams will be looking for a result.
"Whichever the result goes, it will have a positive spinoff in the public eye."
Kick-off is at 18:00.