But with what will most likely be a tough draw in the Champions League quarter-finals, followed by even more difficult games potentially later in the competition, it s important that the 2016 African champions maintain a winning mentality, says Mokwena:
“From a psychological perspective, we want to make sure we get to the knockout stages on a good winning momentum, so that we have the convictions that we can win in Africa and that is important. When you get to the knockout stages there are no second chances, the former Orlando Pirates coach was quoted saying on the Sundowns website.
Downs beat Belouizdad 5-1 just five weeks back in a game played in the neutral territory of Tanzania, although Mokwena still remains wary of their potential threat.