The South African Football Association have confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns will represent Mzansi in the African Super League.
The newly-formed league has been somewhat of a mystery, with details and exact dates yet to be confirmed by the Confederation of African Football.
SAFA have now confirmed that a delegation from CAF visited South Africa to inspect Sundowns’ venues, before stating the draw for the new competition will take place in September.
The new tournament is set to kick off on 20 October and run to 11 November, with eight teams taking part.
“The inaugural African Super League will officially kick-off in October 2023 where eight confirmed clubs from around the continent will contest the continental title,” SAFA stated.
“The newly-formed competition will be played over a period of four weeks, with the group stage matches beginning on 20 October 2023. The final will be played on 11 November 2023.
“South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are part of the prestigious tournament alongside Egyptian giants Al Ahly, Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria’s Enyimba Football Club, Simba Sports Club from Tanzania and Atletico Petroleos de Luanda from Angola.
“A delegation from CAF visited South Africa this week to conduct a venue inspection and also ascertain the state of readiness ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns’ home matches.
“The official draw for the inaugural tournament is scheduled for early September 2023.”
