Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says Absa Premiership outfits Platinum Stars and SuperSport United have what it takes to reach the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The reigning African Coach of the Year expressed his disappointment at the dismissal of Bidvest Wits from the competition at the hands of Smouha, but backed both Dikwena and Matsatsantsa to make the last four of the competition.

‘I’m disappointed because we could have had four teams… There are no reasons for Platinum Stars and SuperSport United not to reach the semis of the Confederation,’ he told Sowetan Live.

‘Look how SuperSport brushed aside the Liberian team [Barrack Young Controllers].

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‘It’s the mindset. If you want it, you can do it. Wits should have beaten Smouha. I see SuperSport and Dikwena going through. Plus there’s a lot of money now,’ he added.

Masandawana will look to retain their African title, but face an uphill battle having been drawn alongside Tunisian giants Esperance among others for the group stage of this year’s tournament.

The first round of group games is set for the second weekend in May for both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

CAF have also restructured the format of both tournaments, and as a result there will be four groups in this phase of the competition.

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