Mamelodi Sundowns kick off their Caf Champions League Group B campaign by hosting Al Hilal at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
It will be Downs’ bid for a second Champions League title after first claiming it in 2016.
And for the first time since 2015, the Brazilians will be taking part at this stage of the competition without former coach Pitso Mosimane.
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It would be a stern test for their co-coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena, as well as senior coach Steve Komphela as they come up against a side that is seasoned in African club competitions.