Sundowns take extended squad to Champions League base in Egypt

They will stay in Egypt for North African Champions League campaign after travel fatigue concerns

15 February 2022 - 19:17

The Brazilians departed for Cairo on Tuesday to start preparations for their second Caf Champions League group match against Al-Merrikh of Sudan at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on Saturday.

The Sudanese side will play their Champions League home matches in Egypt because their Al-Merrikh Stadium in Omdurman does not meet Caf’s new and stringent hosting requirements...

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