Six of the best who can decide Champions League final

WITH Mamelodi Sundowns and Egyptian upstarts Pyramids FC boasting an array of talent, the spotlight will be on six stand-out players whose performances could tilt the balance in favour of their teams.

- HERMAN GIBBS

The teams go head-to-head at the sold-out Loftus Versfeld today’s CAF Champions League final first-leg clash (3pm kick-off), and eyes will be trained on the stand-out players who could very well determine the fate of their teams.

Sundowns will bank on the brilliance of Teboho Mokoena, Lucas Ribeiro and Ronwen Williams.

The visiting Pyramids expect their kingpins Mohamed Chibi, Fiston Mayele and Mostafa Fethi will make decisive contributions on the day.

Each of these players brings a unique skill-set that enhances the already formidable arsenal of the teams...

1 Teboho Mokoena (Sundowns)

Mokoena, a constant force in Sundowns’ team, has made a name for himself as a playmaking midfielder renowned for his adeptness at manipulating the tempo of games.

While he may not possess the physicality that some of his peers boast, Mokoena offsets this with various skills that enable him to create opportunities and control matches with finesse.

Consistency is a hallmark of Mokoena’s career. His steady performances have forged his reputation as the backbone of the team.