Al Hilal have shaped up for their crucial CAF Champions League Group B clash against Mamelodi Sundowns with an important result to state their title intentions.
The second half of the group phase of the 2022-23 season of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League starts Tuesday evening, with clubs keen to cement a hold on the top two places in each group for a ticket to advance to the quarter finals.
There will be five midweek games
Assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi hailed the return of midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch as Orlando Pirates secured a 2-0 win over All Stars in the Nedbank Cup.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says his players will require mental fortitude in order to better their last season's record in the CAF Champions League.