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'Abongile Tom FC won't reach the Caf Champions League knockout stage! Al Ahly’s Percy Tau to hurt Orlando Pirates once again - Mamelodi Sundowns are in a group of death, it's not going to be easy' - Fans

The draw for the group stage was held in Cairo on Monday as some of Africa's best teams discovered their opponents.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates learned their fate in the 2024/25 Caf Champions League group stage.

The Brazilians have been pitted in Group B with two Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca and AS FAR Rabat, and AS Maniema Union of Congo. 

On the other hand, the Soweto giants are in Group C alongside 12-time Caf Champions League champions Al Ahly, Stade d'Abidjan from Ivory Coast and Khanyisa Mayo's CR Belouizdad. 

Following the draw, local fans shared their thoughts and GOAL brings you some of the top reactions. 

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  • Abongile Tom, August 2023Backpagepix

    Please!

    Abongile Tom must officiate our game against Al Ahly I want to see something - Mabero 

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  • Thabiso Sesane, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    It's end of the road...

    It's the end of the road for a certain old team from Soweto (Orlando Pirates). Thanks, Caf for this draw - Marathi Tyma 

  • Percy Tau, Al AhlyBackpage

    Tau coming for them

    Percy Tau will hurt Pirates once again, they won't even beat the other two teams let alone Ahly - Monica Dailsy

  • Manqoba Mngqithi of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    Something is missing...

    This Sundowns of Manqoba Mngqithi I don't trust! They have good players with skill but it seems they don't have that winning combination yet - Philani 

  • Olisa Ndah, Orlando Pirates, September 2024BackPagePix

    They will sort him out...

    Relax Tau, we have Thabiso Sesane, Olisa Ndah, Deano van Rooyen to pocket you in both two legs - Oscar Jr 

  • Themba Zwane, Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns

    A group of death?

    Sundowns are in a group of death! That team from DRC knocked out Petro Atletico and it's not going to be easy for my team - Lethu Godide 

  • Abongile Tom, October 2023Backpagepix

    Which team?

    I don't see Abongile Tom FC reaching knockout stages - Sbudar DJ

  • Inacio Miguel, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Just imagine...

    Just imagine how bad it would be if that team (Kaizer Chiefs) that does not have a star was there, it would be embarrassing  - Rocky

  • Al Ahly CAF Champions league 2023GettyImage

    Same as Madrid!

    Al Ahly might not beat Pirates but they'll win the Caf Champions League it's the Real Madrid of Africa - William Letsoalo 

  • Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates, October 2024Backpagepix

    This is our time!

    Orlando has the toughest group, if we make it out of this group we're winning the whole thing, I trust Jose Riveiro - Vico 

  • Kabelo Dlamini and Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Statistics favour Bucs

    We have played Al Ahly six times, Pirates won three and Al Ahly won once and the other two games ended with draws, we will beat them - Mfana ka Moffu 

  • Tashreeq Matthews of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    A group group?

    This is an easy group for Masandawana, those Moroccans are not at their best - Rapz