The mark of a winning team is its ability to field players who can adapt in a flash and do what is asked of them when required. A shining example of versatility within Mamelodi Sundowns' setup is the malleable Asavela Mbekile.For the most part he has been required to fill in for the now departed Ramahlwe Mphahlele at right back. With the former captain now with Kaizer Chiefs, it is a position he can make his own.With the dangerous Egyptian club, Zamalek, waiting for the CAF Champions League tie on Sunday at the Petro Sport Stadium in Cairo, Mbekile will have to be at his best against a side that has the wood over South African teams."We know it's going to be tough. If we get three points, it will be huge because they will get us a step closer to the semifinals."There's the added carrot of finishing the group in first place and facing the second-placed team in the other group. But we first need to deal with Sunday's challenge." On his value to the squad, he added: "I'm always ready to play in any position in the team and I'm always ready to give my best when it's required of me."Just being on the field makes me happy and I'm happy with any challenge that comes my way."Having disposed of now disqualified ES Setif, Sundowns have had a taste for winning in North Africa.Whether they can do it again, however, is another story, and coach Pitso Mosimane seems to be aware of the task at hand.The fear is gone, but lightning doesn't often strike twice in the same place, especially against a team that knows how to beat South African teams. With the restless Anthony Laffor back in the fold after a protracted disciplinary process, Mosimane has options. A number of key players - Keagan Dolly, Khama Billiat and Hlompho Kekana - have recovered from niggles and sickness. But Thabo Nthethe is in doubt with a thigh muscle strain.While Mosimane is understandably cautious, he knows his players have the mental strength to deal with the outside noise that comes with playing in north Africa."We've been to the DRC; we know what happens there. We've been to Algeria and beaten ES Setif. We know about that too. On the pitch, it's 11 against 11, and, if the referee does his job well, we should be able to play our normal game."..