The Brazilians secured their spot in the semi-finals on Tuesday following a goalless draw against Petro de Luanda. They had won the first leg 2-0 last weekend. However, Sundowns will have to make do without defender Mothobi Mvala who was sent off in the second leg. Al Ahly, on the other hand, had a tougher route to the semi-finals.
They overcame Simba SC on the away-goals rule on Tuesday afternoon. The two sides have a bit of history, having met in the CAF Champions League group stages last season.
Sundowns secured a 2-2 draw against Al Ahly in Cairo, before registering a 5-2 thrashing at the FNB Stadium as they topped the group. Al Ahly, who finished second in the group, went on to lift the Champions League title. Sundowns will be looking to make use of their home advantage and get off to a good start in the semi-finals.
They will be led by Rulani Mokwena and here is how they will line up: Williams, Kekana, Coetzee, Boutouil, Mudau, Mokoena, Modiba, Allende, Zwane, Sirino, Maseko. Al Ahly, meanwhile, will be looking to replicate their success from last season.
They will be led by El Shenawy and here is how they will line up: El Shenawy, Maaloul, Abd Almonem, Hany, Rabia, Marawan, Dieng, Afsha, Reda Slim, Tau, Salah Moshen. The two sides will be looking to gain the upper hand as the first leg of the semi-finals kicks off. Who will come out on top? We will have to wait and see.
