Mamelodi Sundowns to begin CAF campaign at home against Al Hilal

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Mamelodi Sundowns to begin CAF campaign at home against Al Hilal

Reigning PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns will begin their CAF Champions League group stage campaign at home against Sudanese side Al Hilal.

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