Rulani Mokwena Gives Update on Teboho Mokoena’s Injury Ahead of ES Tunis Tie in CAF Champions League

• Rulani Mokwena has shared an update on Teboho Mokoena’s availability for Mamelodi Sundowns' next game
• The South African midfielder was substituted in Masandawana's match against Moroka Swallows in the PSL
• Sundowns will face Tunisian giants, ES Tunis, in the semi-final of the CAF Champions League on Saturday

Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Rulani Mokwena, has given an update on Teboho Mokoena's injury ahead of the club's CAF Champions League semi-final clash with ES Tunis.

The Bafana Bafana midfielder was substituted owing to injury after scoring a screamer from outside the 18-yard against Moroka Swallows.

The South African midfielder has been one of the players who have featured in numerous games this season for both club and country.

The 27-year-old playing against Moroka Swallows on Monday evening played his 46th game this season for both Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana.

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Ahead of the Brazilians' tie against Esperance, Mokwena confirmed that Mokoena will be available for the game on Friday, according to iDiskiTimes.

The South African tactician also explained why the midfielder was substituted in their last game against 'The Dube Birds'.

"No, no, he felt a small tweak, and I am very proud of him. Once you feel something small, get out! You have to and do not take risks," he said.

"He scored a good goal, and he could have celebrated and continued to play because, you know, the feel-good hormones take over the pain, but he was professional enough to say, 'I've got something' I am very proud of him for that."

The four-time CAF Champions League winners will host the PSL giants in Tunis this weekend, with the final ticket up for grabs.

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Sports Brief reported that Mokwena shed light on the team's recent difficulty scoring goals compared to other clubs, such as Orlando Pirates.

Despite expressing his desire for the team to replicate high-scoring feats, he highlighted the challenge of facing defensive-minded opponents who employ low-block strategies.

Although they dominate possession throughout many games, Masandwana have struggled to penetrate stubborn defences.