Mamelodi Sundowns v Al Ahly: Date, time confirmed for CAF Champions League clash

The date, venue and kick-off time have been confirmed for the CAF Champions League blockbuster between Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly this weekend.

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Fans in South Africa and Egypt – and around the world for that matter – would’ve had this fixture circled in their diaries since the draw last made late last year.

The match will take place at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, 12 March at 15:00.

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At the halfway mark of the group stages to determine the quarter-finalists, Masandawana lead Group A with seven points.

Al Ahly are in second spot with four points, ahead of Sudan side Al-Merrikh by virtue of having won their head-to-head clash.

The second Sudanese side in the group, Al-Hilal, are currently fourth and last with a single point, but could well have a say in which two teams progress from the group to the last 8.

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A win for Mamelodi Sundowns would secure their place in the quarter-finals, depending on the result of the Al-Hilal v Al-Merrikh clash 24 hours earlier on Friday, 11 March at 15:00 SA time.

Al Ahly could be in trouble depending on the result

A defeat for Al Ahly (possible) and a win for Al-Merrikh (probable) would once again put the defending champions in danger of not progressing from the group stage.

All shall be revealed this weekend!

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