Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face Al Hilal Omdurman as CAF Champions League action returns: Will Miguel Cardoso bring back Khuliso Mudau and hand Brayan Leon debut start in Africa?

The Brazilians are back to continue with their bid to be crowned African champions for the first time since 2016 and they welcome their Sudanese opponents to Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Important for Masandawana is maintaining their Group C lead as they host a team they are tied on four points with, as goal difference separates the two sides.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso fielded what looked like a second-string line-up against Orbit College in a Premier Soccer League match on Monday.

GOAL takes a look at how the Portuguese coach could line up his men in a CAF Champions League match against Al Hilal Omdurman on Friday.

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GOALKEEPER: Ronwen Williams
After conceding in all Bafana Bafana matches at AFCON, Williams came back to keep a clean sheet against Orbit and would like to continue with that on Friday.

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RIGHT-BACK: Khuliso Mudau
After being rested against Orbit, Mudau is expected to be back after a week where social media was burning with debate about who is better him and Morocco star Achraf Hakimi.
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LEFT-BACK: Aubrey Modiba
Another player who missed Monday's game and is expected back to provide the much-needed continental football experience.

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CENTRE-BACK: Grant Kekana
The former SuperSport United defender marshalled the backline well the last time out and help the Brazilians not to concede.
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CENTRE-BACK: Keanu Cupido
Cardoso is likely to bring back his familiar central defence partnership of Kekana and Cupido.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena
Mokoena was suspended against Orbit and is back for a stage he usually thrives on.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Marcelo Allende
Allende can be influential in the middle of the park, especially with Mokoena by his side.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Nuno Santos
The Portuguese midfielder has already proven that he is a transfer hit and has shown that he is the kind of player needed by Sundowns in the more demanding Champions League.
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RIGHT ATTACKER: Iqraam Rayners
Rayners was absent on Monday but Cardoso could unleash him against the Sudanese giants.
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LEFT ATTACKER: Tashreeq Matthews
The speedy winger can be a handful for Sundowns' visitors on his day and is one of the players most trusted by the coach.
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CENTRE-FORWARD: Brayan Leon
The Colombian has been registered for the Champions League, a competition he would be debuting in and he showed signs that he can thrive after scoring on his maiden appearance for Sundowns against Orbit.