Mamelodi Sundowns Girls midfielder Chuene Morifi mentioned her aspect had been lucky to beat Bayelsa Queens, insisting the Nigerian Champions are a superb aspect.
The South Africans edged Bayelsa Queens within the CAF Champions League Group A opener on Monday.
The Nigerians dominated the early phases however fell brief in entrance of aim as they didn’t take their possibilities.
The Prosperity Ladies nonetheless paid for his or her prolificacy when Lelona Daweti opened scoring a minute after the hour mark.
The Nigerian champions let within the second aim within the 57th minute with Daweti scoring her second of the sport.
Mary-Magdalene Anjor lowered the deficit for Bayelsa Queens 10 minutes from time, however Sundowns held on for a slim victory.
Whereas reacting to the sport, Morifi mentioned, Bayelsa Queens gave them a superb problem.
“This was a really robust recreation for us as a result of Queens are a prime aspect in Nigeria who possess a number of gamers from the nationwide group.
“Issues had been a bit troublesome for us within the early interval, however we managed to settle in and take management of the sport.
“We created like they did, however I feel we transformed our possibilities once they got here, and we’re happy with the end result of the fixture.
“We’re eagerly trying ahead to the subsequent recreation”, she informed the membership media.
The Bayana Ba will face Wadi Degla of their subsequent group recreation on Thursday.
