Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns are standing on the verge of reaching a third Caf Champions League final but Al Ahly stand as a tall hurdle in front of them.
Following a tightly contested first-leg semifinal in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, the focus shifts to the decisive second leg between Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns in Cairo, a fixture laden with historical significance and compelling narratives.
After a tense goalless draw in Pretoria, all eyes now turn to Cairo for the decisive second leg — a clash steeped in history, drama, and no shortage of pride.
As Al Ahly prepares to host Mamelodi Sundowns at the iconic Cairo International Stadium, the spotlight isn’t just on the players — it’s on the dugout, too.
Mamelodi Sundowns face a growing challenge in retaining their midfield maestro, Teboho Mokoena, as a club from the French Ligue 1 has reportedly made an approach for the influential player.
Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly couldn’t be separated in their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg, as the two continental heavyweights battled to a tense 0-0 draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday evening.
The weight of expectation rests heavily on Miguel Cardoso’s shoulders as his Mamelodi Sundowns outfit prepare to face Al Ahly in a crucial CAF Champions League semi-final clash on home turf this Saturday at Loftus Versveld.