Mamelodi Sundowns will face Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup quarter-final on Saturday, 19 September, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 GMT.
The South African side are expected to rely on captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, whose leadership and experience remain central to the team. Sundowns are set to field a balanced squad, combining a strong defensive unit with a midfield capable of providing both physical strength and creativity.
Their attacking threat is built around pace and efficiency in transition, while the team’s blend of youth and experience has helped it establish itself as one of Africa’s leading sides.
Mamelodi Sundowns probable XI
Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
Defenders: Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane, Malibongwe Khoza, Thapelo Morena
Midfielders: Marcelo Allende, Teboho Mokoena, Tashreeq Matthews, Nuno Santos, Siyanda Ndlovu
Forward: Brayan Leon
Al Ahli will be looking to Ivan Toney to lead their attack. The England international has made an impressive start to the season in the Saudi Pro League, scoring 10 goals in seven matches to sit comfortably at the top of the competition’s scoring chart.
Toney did not find the net in Al Ahli’s most recent match, a 1-1 draw with Pakhtakor in the Asian Champions League. That result ended with the Saudi club having to settle for a share of the points, but Toney remains the main attacking threat ahead of the meeting with Sundowns.
Al Ahli are expected to make changes across their defensive and midfield lines, with Edouard Mendy named to start in goal. Merih Demiral is included in the probable defence, while Eduard Spertsyan and Valentin Atangana are among those expected to feature in midfield.
Al Ahli probable XI
Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
Defenders: Saad Balobaid, Rayan Hamed Hamidou, Merih Demiral, Saeed Baattia
Midfielders: Eduard Spertsyan, Valentin Atangana, Saleh Abou Al Shamat
Forwards: Galeno, Ivan Toney, Francisco Trincao
The quarter-final brings together Sundowns’ organised, transition-focused approach and an Al Ahli attack led by the prolific Toney. The match will take place on Saturday at 13:00 GMT.
The available match prices list Mamelodi Sundowns at 3.00 to win, a draw at 3.60 and an Al Ahli victory at 1.92.