Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Ahly

Mamelodi Sundowns welcome Al Ahly to the Loftus Versfield Stadium for a CAF Champions League Group B fixture on Saturday (March 11).

A defeat would be catastrophic for Al Ahly and would leave their qualification destiny out of their hands. Mamelodi, meanwhile, are third on seven points, two points behind leaders Al Hilal. Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Ahly Prediction They occupy third spot in Group B with four points. Ali Maaloul's third-minute penalty and Farouck Kabore's own goal saw the Red Devils claim maximum points. The hosts are coming off a 1-1 draw at Stellenbosch in th South African Premier League at the weekend.

Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller is confident his side can come out triumphant against Mamelodi Sundowns this afternoon.

We did that in Cairo and we must do it again here at home.” (But) like any other team, they have their own weaknesses. Unfortunately for majority of soccer lovers in the country, the match will not be televised live on SABC. [ALSO READ • Former Mamelodi Sundowns star scores STUNNER for new PSL side! [Video]](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/sundowns-star-vilakazi-scores-stunner-new-psl-side-video-watch-breaking-22-february-2023/) [ALSO READ • Former Orlando Pirates star set to join Sow](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-star-sign-soweto-rivals-shock-transfer-breaking-14-february-2023/)eto rivals [ALSO READ • I’m a die-hard Kaizer Chiefs fan, says opposition coach!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-kaizer-chiefs-star-leave-george-lebese-breaking-8-march-2023/) [ALSO READ • Ex-Chiefs star urges Orlando Pirates ace to LEAVE!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-kaizer-chiefs-star-leave-george-lebese-breaking-8-march-2023/)

Al Ahly skipper Mohamed El-Shennawy has criticised the pitches and the timing opposition choose for their games against the Reds in the CAF Champions ...

“Everyone is in a great state of concentration, and we hope to achieve the win. [Local Scene](https://www.kingfut.com/local-scene/) [El-Shennawy criticises Champions League games timing ahead of Sundowns clash](https://www.kingfut.com/2023/03/11/el-shennawy-champions-league-timing/) [African Football News](https://www.kingfut.com/news/african-news/) [Rulani Mokwena: Percy Tau is one of South Africa’s best exports](https://www.kingfut.com/2023/03/11/rulani-mokwena-tau-exports/) [African Football News](https://www.kingfut.com/news/african-news/) [Sayed Abdelhafiz downplays Sundowns fan attendance impact](https://www.kingfut.com/2023/03/11/sayed-downplays-sundowns-impact/) Al Ahly skipper Mohamed El-Shennawy has criticised the pitches and the timing opposition choose for their games against the Reds in the CAF Champions League. [Local Scene](https://www.kingfut.com/local-scene/)

Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller is looking to Bafana Bafana attacker Percy Tau to inspire the team in familiar South African conditions and against a familiar ...

The blockbuster CAF Champions League match between Mamelodi Sundowns and record-winners Al Ahly at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday is eagerly ...

We try to make sure that we can do the best we can for this football club. As a club, we want to make sure that we win the game, and I would imagine they also want to win the game, but we need the win more than them. “Three games to go and a lot of work still needs to be done.

Sayed Abdel-Hafiz downplayed the impact that fan attendance will have in the club's clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.

“I don’t want to speak about the past and the previous results. [African Football News](https://www.kingfut.com/news/african-news/) [Sayed Abdelhafiz downplays Sundowns fan attendance impact](https://www.kingfut.com/2023/03/11/sayed-downplays-sundowns-impact/) “Al Ahly have experienced players who are able to deal with different circumstances. [African Football News](https://www.kingfut.com/news/african-news/) [Rulani Mokwena: Percy Tau is one of South Africa’s best exports](https://www.kingfut.com/2023/03/11/rulani-mokwena-tau-exports/) [Local Scene](https://www.kingfut.com/local-scene/) [El-Shennawy criticises Champions League games timing ahead of Sundowns clash](https://www.kingfut.com/2023/03/11/el-shennawy-champions-league-timing/) [African Football News](https://www.kingfut.com/news/african-news/)

Percy Tau of Al Ahly tussle for the ball with Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns during a recent CAF Champions League match in Cairo, Egypt. Image: Ahmed Hassan/ ...

We will fight on Saturday and try to win the game against Sundowns.” Teams are showing better performances and as Al Ahly we always want to be on top. This is not something that’s not going to affect us.