Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their starting lineup for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash against AFC Champions League Elite champions Al-Ahli SC.
Sundowns will represent the African continent in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup after defeating Moroccan side AS FAR in the CAF Champions League final in May. The two-time African champions are currently on a strong domestic run, having booked a place in the MTN8 final, and are sitting top of the Betway Premiership.
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The South African giants have a chance to face European champions PSG if they win this afternoon. Downs are on a six-match unbeaten run having last lost against Lamontville Golden Arrows in the MTN8 semi-final first leg.
Al-Ahli is in this stage after eliminating New Zealand side Auckland FC 1-0 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia back in August.
Sundowns have only faced the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in a club friendly twice in the last two years. Sundowns won once and lost the other.
Here’s a look at how both teams line up:
Sundowns Starting XI: Williams (c), Ndamane, Matuludi, Kekana, Morena, Modiba, Mokoena, Allende, Santos, Matthews, Leon
Subs: Goss, Khoza, Basadien, Aubaas, Zwane, Cele, Sales, Van Wyk, Mvala, Ndlovu, Mailula, Rayners
Al-Ahli Starting XI: Mendy, Baatla, Ibanez, Demiral, Hawsawi, Atangana, AlJohani, Spertsyan, Trincao, Albrikan, Toney
Subs: Al Sanbi, Diaby, Bakor, Almutairi, Galeno, Bondarenko, Concalves, Yousef, Balobaid, Hamed, Alshamat, Masoud
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