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Mosimane defiant after visiting Al Ahly with injury-hit Mamelodi Sundowns side

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is wearing a brave face amid having a depleted defence ahead of their Caf Champions League quarter-final, first-leg clash against Al Ahly on Saturday.

Downs touched down in Cairo on Tuesday with uncertainty over some players who are racing against time for fitness ahead of this crucial tie.

Most affected is the defence with full-back Thapelo Morena already out injured, while Ricardo Nascimento, Mosa Lebusa, Tebogo Langerman and goalkeeper Denis Onyango are all fitness concerns.

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Anele Ngcongca is suspended for the match but Mosimane has tried to downplay what appears to be an injury crisis in his camp.