Mamelodi Sundowns have been drawn against the winner of the Bendje vs Bumamuru tie in the second round of the CAF Champions League.
The first leg will be played on the weekend of August 12-14, 2023, with the second leg to be played on the weekend of August 19-21, 2023.
The winner of the tie will progress to the group stage of the Champions League, where they will face some of the best clubs in Africa. Sundowns will be hoping to make it to the group stage for the fifth consecutive season, and they will be confident of their chances against either Bendje or Bumamuru.
Bendje are the reigning champions of the Burundi Premier League, while Bumamuru are the runners-up. Both teams are relatively unknown on the continental stage, but they will be determined to make their mark in the Champions League.
Sundowns are the defending champions of the CAF Champions League, and they will be looking to go one better this season. They have a strong squad, and they will be confident of progressing to the group stage.
The draw for the group stage will be held on August 25, 2023.