The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup group stage took place in Cairo, Egypt on Monday.
Reigning DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns and Limpopo-based outfit Marumo Galants will represent South Africa in both continental competitions, respectively.
Galants have been drawn in Group A alongside Algerian side USM Alger, Al Akhder from Libya and FC St Eloi Lupopo from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Group A
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▫️ Al Akhdar SC
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The Dan Malesela-led side booked their spot in the CAF Confederations group stages for the first time ever at the expense of 2021 semi-finalists, Al Ahli Tripoli, whom they beat 3-1 in November to progress.
Meanwhile, Sundowns will lock horns with Al Ahly from Egypt, Al Hilal from Sudan and Coton Sport from Cameroon in Group B. Masandawana will clash with the Egyptian giants once again in the group stages, which will see Percy Tau up against his former club.
The Pretoria-based outfit finished the group unbeaten last season, completing a double against then coach Pitso Mosimane’s side.
Group B set ☑️
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With the return of striker Peter Shalulile from injury, the 2016 champions will be looking to redeem themselves in the tournament, despite qualifying every season since then.
The draw was initially scheduled to take on November 16 but was postponed.
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