The stage is set for the decisive second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final, as Pyramids FC battle Mamelodi Sundowns in Cairo.
Both teams played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg played in Pretoria last weekend.
Today’s final will pitched the home side against the South Africans in the Egyptian capital, as both teams eyes a strong start to their quest for continental glory.
Sundowns, champions in 2016, are aiming to lift their second continental title and cement their status as one of Africa’s elite clubs.
Their experience and composure at this level could be key as they step into a cauldron-like atmosphere in Cairo.
On the other side, Pyramids FC will be chasing history, hoping to emulate Egyptian powerhouses Al Ahly and Zamalek by claiming their first CAF Champions League crown.
“We are very confident in our team. Of course, it was a tough match in the first leg but I think we’re going to do very well,” Grant Kekana, Sundowns defender, said.
He expressed confidence in his side’s preparation and tactical approach to the game ahead of the second leg on Cairo.
“We know what we’re going to do. We know how they will play. It’s more of a team that stays at the back. We know how we’re going to exploit the spaces. We’re going to support each other and go forward,” Kekana said.
According to him, Sundowns will look to stay compact against Pyramids, a side known for its discipline and quick transitions as evidently seen in their last gasp come-back in Pretoria.
Today’s final will go down between two teams chasing glory, with strong defensive unit, dynamic midfield, and clinical finishers.
It is also expected that both teams will put everything on the line, as they chase glory in a clash that promises to be a captivating contest.
