Mamelodi Sundowns set new standards

Mamelodi Sundowns set a new benchmark for the group phase of the African Champions League with a record points haul, but must now get rid of their Manchester City-esque penchant for flattering to deceive ahead of the knockout phase of the competition.

The South African club, who are owned by Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe, became the first team since the group competition started in1997 to amass 16 points