For the second time this season, Amahoro Stadium will host a CAF Champions League group-stage fixture on Friday evening, with Group C rivals Al Hilal Omdurman and Mamelodi Sundowns set to clash on matchday four. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CAT. Due to the ongoing civil war in Sudan, Al Hilal are currently hosting their home matches in Kigali, which has become their temporary base. The Sudanese giants have fond memories of Amahoro Stadium, having recorded their only group-stage victory there so far—a 2-1 win over MC Alger in November 2025. A victory against Sundowns would see Al Hilal move to the top of Group C with two matches still to play, raising the stakes for what promises to be a tense encounter. Weekend Sport highlights the key players to watch ahead of Friday’s crunch tie. Mamelodi Sundowns Teboho Mokoena The 28-year-old midfielder has been a mainstay in Sundowns’ engine room this season. He scored a spectacular goal in the previous meeting in Pretoria, helping the South African champions earn a crucial draw. Arthur Sales: Sales was also on the scoresheet in the 2-2 draw and has been influential in attack, tallying three goals and one assist so far this campaign. Reghecampf’s men will have to keep an eye on him when both sides face off in Kigali. Tashreeq Matthews: The winger has enjoyed an excellent season, registering six goals and four assists across all competitions, and remains one of Sundowns’ most dangerous attacking outlets. Al Hilal Omdurman Abdelrazig Omer: Al Hilal’s standout performer in recent weeks, Omer scored a brace in last week’s 2-2 draw against Sundowns, posing serious problems for coach Miguel Cardoso’s side at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Jean Claude Girumugisha: The 21-year-old Burundian winger has yet to score in the group stage but has been a constant menace to defenders. He tormented the Sundowns backline in Pretoria and is widely regarded as one of Africa’s most promising young attacking talents. Mohamed Abdel Raman: A key figure in Al Hilal’s attack, Abdel Raman has been central to the team’s goal-scoring efforts and will pose a significant threat to the visitors on Friday night.
