Following the 1-1 draw in the first leg in South Africa, Sundowns will travel to Cairo to the 30 June Stadium on Sunday hoping to win the highly prized trophy for the second time in their history.
Onyango, a member of the 2016 Sundowns team that romped to victory in the tournament under coach Pitso Mosimane, believes his side can win the title.
It will be so surreal (if we win) because I will be the first player to have won two CAF Champions League titles for the club,” Onyango clarified on SuperSport TV, highlighting the significance of the win for both himself and the club.
The former SuperSport United goalie praised the tireless effort of the management in leading the team up to this point.
“Obviously, for the club it’s massive to undertake this adventure and the management has been working so hard,” he said.
Onyango also pointed out the competition’s history, indicating that North African squads have dominated the competition for decades. “We traveled with Orlando Pirates, but they could not make it, so we have an opportunity to fly the flag of South African football high because North Africans have been doing it for many years,” he stated.
Onyango underscored that Southern African sides must make their mark on the continent.
We need to lift Southern African football because North Africans have done it, so we also need to take Southern African football to a higher level,” he said, pointing out how important this win was for the region.
Themba Zwane, a fellow member of the 2016 title-winning team, and goalkeeper coach Kennedy Mweene, who as a player won the trophy in 2016, also want to enhance their record. Sundowns must overcome a resolute Pyramids team for the title after a late giveaway in the first leg, but Onyango’s optimism and tenacity might be enough to ensure their triumph. The scene is set for a thrilling battle, and Sundowns supporters will be praying that their team emerges victorious to become history-makers in African football.
