Sundowns will need bravery to secure spot in Champions League final – Tiyani Mabunda, ex-player
Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to secure its second Champions League star.
Sundowns' Namibian forward #38 Peter Shalulile (L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League quarter final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Sportive de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on 1 April 2025. Picture: PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP
947’s Robert Marawa speaks with Mamelodi Sundowns' former player and ambassador, Tiyani Mabunda.
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One of African football’s fiercest rivalries will be united as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates take on Al Ahly and Pyramids FC respectively in the second leg of their CAF Champions League semi-finals on 25 April.
Both South African teams go into the second leg on a draw.
The 12-time champions Al Ahly will meet Sundowns at Cairo International Stadium.
“They have already been doing the work throughout… The only thing left is to put the ball in the net.”
– Tiyani Mabunda, former player - Mamelodi Sundowns
“[Sundowns must be] braver than [in] any other game. Right now, it’s do or die.”
– Tiyani Mabunda, former player - Mamelodi Sundowns
Kick-off times, 25 April:
- Al Ahly vs Mamelodi Sundowns – 6 pm
- Pyramids FC vs Orlando Pirates – 8 pm
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