Mamelodi Sundowns are unbeaten in their last 10 matches against Egyptian clubs, with a clash against Pyramids coming up on Sunday evening at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo (19H00 SA time). The South African champions are aiming for their second CAF Champions League title after a 1-1 draw in the first leg played in Pretoria, but Pyramids stand in their way. However, Sundowns have won four and drawn six in their last ten encounters against Egyptian opposition, home and…

Mamelodi Sundowns conceded at the death to settle for a 1-1 draw against Pyramids in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final on Saturday. The Brazilians were on the brink of a win at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria, but the visitors fought to the end to salvage a draw. Lucas Ribeiro Costa was on the scoresheet for Sundowns early in the second half. Pyramids had the last say with Walid El Karti’s stoppage-time header silencing the home crowd. The…

North Africa’s dominance in CAF club competitions has been unsettling for those down south and indeed other regions. The big question is: can Mamelodi Sundowns put a stop to it in the CAF Champions League? Sundowns will be home to Egyptian side Pyramids at the Loftus Stadium on Saturday, 24 May. This is the first leg of the final, and after the clash in Pretoria, Pyramids will host the second leg in Cairo on Sunday, 1 June. North Africa’s stranglehold…

The yellow nation will come out in big numbers to back Mamelodi Sundowns in their CAF Champions League first-leg clash against Pyramids. The two sides will battle it out at Loftus Stadium on Saturday, 24 May. The tickets went on sale for R20 each on Wednesday, and the sold-out sign went up on Thursday evening. Sundowns will be appearing in their third final in Africa’s premium club competition. In 2001, they went down 4-1 on aggregate to Al Ahly, the…

Mamelodi Sundowns will look to break Egyptian hearts again in this year’s CAF Champions League final. The 2016 champions have reached their third final in history after knocking out Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly in Cairo on Friday, in front of 75,000 home supporters. Sundowns booked their spot by fighting back from one goal down to draw 1-1 with Al Ahly at Cairo International Stadium on Friday. Sundowns were on the verge of an exit before Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim…

Orlando Pirates will have to contend with Pyramids striker Fiston Mayele, who will be available for their CAF Champions League semifinal clash this weekend. The two sides meet at the FNB Stadium on Saturday (18H00) in the first leg, and initial reports had suggested Mayele could be having trouble securing his visa to travel to South Africa from Egypt. In December 2023, Mayele failed to make the trip due to visa issues as Pyramids travelled to face Mamelodi Sundowns in…

It’s official, Orlando Pirates will face Pyramids at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, 19 April, with kick-off set for 18:00. The two sides meet in the first leg of their semifinal encounter, before Pyramids host the second leg a week later. Pirates had to seek other alternatives as their traditional home, Orlando Stadium, will be hosting the Grace Bible Church from 18 – 20 April. The return leg is scheduled for the following Friday evening, 25 April, in Cairo at…

The battle between South Africa and Egypt in the CAF Champions League semifinals will kick off in Gauteng in just over a week. According to CAF Online, the first legs will take place in South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns will face the reigning champions and Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly on Friday, 18 April, but the venue is yet to be confirmed. However, it’s most likely to be at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria. Orlando Pirates will also start at home, taking on…