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The announcement of free entry for supporters has raised the stakes for the upcoming game, with a capacity crowd expected at the 50,000-seater stadium.
South African football club Mamelodi Sundowns will welcome Al Ahly of Egypt to Loftus Versfeld Stadium this Saturday for a crucial CAF Champions League clash.
The match is set to be a momentous occasion for Sundowns and Denis Onyango, who are offering free entry to fans in an effort to raise the stakes for their opponents.
The club announced the decision on social media earlier this week, calling for supporters to come out in full force and cheer on the team.
The announcement of free entry for supporters has raised the stakes for the upcoming game, with a capacity crowd expected at the 50,000-seater stadium.
Sundowns will be banking on their passionate supporters to help them secure a crucial victory in their quest for continental glory.
Sundowns currently lead Group B with seven points after three games, while Al Ahly have four and know that defeat could spell the end of their campaign.
The pressure is on for Marcel Koller and his troops, who have never won a game on South African soil in their history.
The home team comes into the game as favourites, having done the double over the record 10-time African champions last season.
However, their campaign was cut short in the quarter-finals by Petro de Luanda, which was seen as a major disappointment given their runaway lead in the DStv Premiership.
Coach Rulani Mokwena has been vocal about the team's ambitions this season, stating that winning the Champions League is their main target.
A win against Al Ahly would go a long way in realizing that goal and potentially securing their place in the next round alongside Sudanese giants Al Hilal.
Al Ahly, on the other hand, are in dire need of a victory to keep their campaign alive. They have faced South African teams 13 times in CAF competitions in Mzansi and have never won, which adds to the pressure on them ahead of the game.
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