This weekend’s star studded TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage promises intense continental battles, but few are as intriguing as the clash between MC Alger and last season’s finalists, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Tonight’s Group C encounter carries a subtle undertone, as MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena welcomes his former employers to the iconic Ali La Pointe Stadium.

MC Alger, under the guidance of the tactically astute Rulani Mokwena, were left licking their wounds after the opening matchday. They were narrowly dispatched by North African rivals Al Hilal Omdurman in their Group C opener at Amahoro Stadium, falling short despite a respectable performance.

Indeed, Mokwena’s tenure in Algeria has been nothing short of dominant domestically, with the team currently unbeaten in eight domestic matches. That being said, the challenge now is to translate this Algerian ascendancy onto the continental stage

South African giants and last season’s runners-up, Mamelodi Sundowns, kicked off their 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage campaign in commanding fashion. They secured a dominant 3-1 victory over Saint-Eloi Lupopo at Loftus Stadium last weekend, signaling their intent to go one step further this season.

For our Bet of the Day, we tip Sundowns & BTTS (yes) at 17/2