Sundowns, Pirates discover Caf CL groups

Published on

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have discovered their opponents in the Caf Champions League group stages after the draw was conducted in Cairo on Friday evening. 

The Brazilians and the Buccaneers advanced to the group stages after successfully beating Al-Ahli Benghazi and African Stars in the first round of the continental competition.

Following the conclusion of the draw, the Sea Robbers were drawn in Group B, while Masandawana were drawn in Group A.

The Soweto giants were pitted alongside the likes of FC Platinum, Horoya SC, and Esperance.

Meanwhile, Sundowns were drawn against Lobi Stars, Wydad Casablanca and Asec Mimosas.

The first round of fixtures will take place on the first weekend of February, and will end in March before the knockout stages.

Caf Champions League group stage draw in full:

Group A

Lobi Stars (Nigeria), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), Asec Mimosas (Cote d’Ivoire), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa).

Group B

Platinum FC (Zimbabwe), Horoya FC (Guinea), Orlando Pirates (South Africa), Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia).

Group C

TP Mazembe (DR Congo), Club Africain (Tunisia), Ismaily SC (Egypt), CS Constantine (Algeria).

Group D

Al Ahly (Egypt), Simba SC (Tanzania), JS Saoura (Algeria), AS Vita Club (DR Congo).

Post by

Dylan