Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns will kick off their quest to win the 2021/22 CAF Champions League title with their first group stage match this week. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana

Mamelodi Sundowns: CAF Champions League 1st match date, time CONFIRMED

Mamelodi Sundowns will kick off their quest to win the 2021/22 CAF Champions League title with their first group stage match this week.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns will kick off their quest to win the 2021/22 CAF Champions League title with their first group stage match this week. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana

Mamelodi Sundowns will kick off their quest to win the 2021/22 CAF Champions League title with their first group stage match on Friday, 11 February.

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Masandawana were drawn in a ‘Group of Death’ alongside Egyptian giants Al Ahly and two Sudan clubs, Al Hilal and Al Merrikh.

While their first Pool A match against Al Hilal will be at home, the Brazilians won’t be playing at either of their usual home venues Loftus Versfeld or the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

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Instead, as reported by The South African website, Mamelodi Sundowns will play Al Hilal at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Phokeng near Rustenburg.

Kick off is scheduled for 18:00.

Date, time to be confirmed for Mamelodi Sundowns v Al Ahly

Mamelodi Sundowns will play Al Merrikh in their second match in Sudan on Saturday, 19 February at 15:00 SA time.

The date and time for their mouth-watering clash against Al Ahly is yet to be confirmed, but will take place in Egypt.

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