Three key talking points in Champions League final

Mamelodi Sundowns will face CAF Champions League over-achievers Pyramids FC in the first leg of the final on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld (3pm kick-off), with a golden opportunity to etch their name deeper into South African football history.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

The Brazilians are on the verge of becoming the only South African team to lift the prestigious trophy twice.

But standing in their way is a fearless Pyramids outfit making their first-ever appearance in a CAF Champions League final guaranteeing a historic outcome, regardless of who claims the title.

The Egyptian side crushed hopes of an all-South African final by knocking out Orlando Pirates 3-2 on aggregate, while Sundowns completed their own mission by eliminating Egyptian giants Al Ahly 1-0 over two legs, after a goalless first-leg draw.

Here, Obakeng Meletse breaks down the three key talking points ahead of the two-legged showdown...

History will count for little

The sides have previously crossed paths during the 2023 group stage.