Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Hilal: How to watch the match on TV

Mamelodi Sundowns get their CAF Champions League group stage campaign underway with an opener against Al Hilal at Loftus Versveld Stadium on Saturday.

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Kick-off is at 15:00.

All eyes will be on the Brazilians to see if they will keep their winning streak intact at a bigger stage than the PSL. Sundowns are on a 15-game winning streak in the league.

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They also head into this encounter on the back of advancing to the Last 16 of the Nedbank Cup – they beat Richards Bay FC 3-2 in midweek.

Sundowns will be without several of their stars, including Abdelmounaim Boutouil, Haashim Domingo, Terrence Mashego and Lebohang Maboe due to injuries.

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Al Hilal are banking on the experience of coach Florent Ibenge to steer them past the group stages. Ibenge won the CAF Confederation Cup with RSB Berkane last season.

HOW TO WATCH THE MAMELODI SUNDOWNS AND AL HILAL MATCH ON TV

This CAF Champions League encounter between Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Hilal will be screened LIVE on SuperSport Variety channel 208.

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The match will also be available on SABC Sport on DTT channel 4, Openview 124 and SABC+, the public broadcaster confirmed.

The South African website will also have you covered with a live blog, while a match report will be published immediately after the game.

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