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Mapeza, who is looking for his first win in the group stages of the competition, said his charges need to be mentally strong in order to utilise home advantage against the West Africans.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we are in the same position with Horoya but we are playing at home and we need to push for a victory which would enhance our chances of progressing in the competition,\u201d Mapeza told reporters in Bulawayo ahead of the match.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really need to win tomorrow and in terms of preparations, so far so good; the boys are raring to go.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn games like these sometimes it\u2019s not about the physical aspect but about the mental strength, we\u2019ve come a long way and it\u2019s now up to the boys.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to push for a win tomorrow, we have to attack but we also need to be cautious.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Guinea champions jetted into Harare on Saturday \u2013 seven days ahead of the match day \u2013 an indication of how serious they are taking their match against FC Platinum.<\/p>\n
Horoya team manager Amadou Bangoura said although they knew very little about FC Platinum, they were taking their match against the Zimbabwean champions very seriously<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the biggest and most important match for all of us at HAC. That\u2019s why we are here, being early to prepare for that,\u201d said Bangoura.<\/p>\n
He said they had so much respect for their opponents.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know FC Platinum are now one of the big teams in Zimbabwe and have won two championships. So, we are pleased to play with them. I wish the best team to win.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think, apart from Esperance who are the favourites of the group, all the other three teams have good chances of progressing.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, I feel the team that believes very well in its capabilities will take the other place.\u201d<\/p>\n
The other CAF Champions League Group B match will see Orlando Pirates of South Africa hosting holders Esperance also on Saturday in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n
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