AmaZulu skipper Makhehleni Makhaula has detailed how Usuthu aim to approach their crucial CAF Champions League Group B clash away to Algerian side ES Sétif on Saturday (9pm SA time).
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After losing their group opener to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca, AmaZulu bounced back with back-to-back 1-0 wins at home against Horoya of Guinea and Sétif. The Durban side are now second in Group B with six points, three behind leaders Raja. Sétif are third on three points while Horoya are pointless. The Usuthu captain believes
“They're going to come at us with everything they have. We need to control the tempo of the game. We must avoid conceding an early goal. We aim to hit them on the counter because they'll be throwing everything forward,” said the Mohlakeng-born, Randfontein, midfielder“We know that we will create chances as we always do but we've to make sure we convert them. It's obvious they'll want revenge. It's going to be a very difficult game for us.