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Will Mamelodi Sundowns' unimpressive home record count against them against Al Ahly?

Anticipation continues to build as two giants of African football collide this weekend.

Mamelodi Sundowns versus Al Ahly is a rivalry that started in the early 2000s with the Egyptian’s beating the Brazilians to the continent’s most lucrative inter-club crown.

However, Sundowns then had a shot at redemption in 2007 with a place in the group stage at stake, but again it was Al Ahly, who asserted their authority.

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Nonetheless, once again the Tshwane giants have an opportunity at redemption, this time with a place in the tournament’s final four at stake.