Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will represent South Africa in this year's African Champions League. Nick Said takes a look at their history in the competition and their prospects for the coming campaign.
Mamelodi Sundowns have again received a bye through the first round of the African Champions League and will face what looks a routine assignment in the second round as they seek to reach the group stage for a ninth successive season.
The Confederation of African Football have confirmed that the draw for the Caf Champions League and Caf Confederation Cup preliminary stages will be conducted on Tuesday afternoon.
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori is relishing the chance to represent the Buccaneers during their participation in the Caf Champions League.
Confederation of African Football has announced that Mamelodi Sundowns star Peter Shalulile and Al Ahly striker Mahmoud Kahraba will share the Caf Champions League top goalscorer award.
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the experience of playing in the Caf Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns will only help the national team against Morocco on Saturday.
Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has praised Percy Tau while rating the Bafana Bafana star as the Caf Champions League Player of the Tournament.
Al Ahly clinched a record 11th Caf Champions League title after securing a late 1-1 draw with Wydad Casablanca at the Mohammed V Stadium on Sunday evening.
Al Ahly were crowned Caf Champions League champions for the 11th time following their 3-2 aggregate victory over Wydad Casablanca in the final.
Wydad Casablanca are looking to dethrone the Caf Champions League undisputed giants of Africa Al Ahly when they face off in the final second leg at the Stade Mohamed V on Sunday evening.