Mamelodi Sundowns are just two matches away from being crowned champions of Africa but just like the 2001 final, the club from South Africa's capital has to overcome an Egyptian powerhouse in a two-legged North versus South affair for the coveted Holy Grail of continental club football. The South African champions will be relying heavily on their artistic forwards such as Liberian-import Anthony Laffor, Zimbabwean Khama Billiat and Percy Tau. The budding midfielder is determined to make history with the club and looks forward to doing it against their Egyptian opponents. "We need to change the perception of Egyptian clubs being dominant over South African clubs. At stake for the winner is US$1.5 million prize-money for the winner and the ticket to represent Africa at the FIFA Club World Cup in December in Japan.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 14, 2016 13:41 UTC