Get Set For Sundowns, Pirates Caf Champions League Semi-finals: Three Key Talking Points

South African football is poised for a historic showdown as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates face Egypts top clubs, Al Ahly and Pyramids FC, in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League this weekend.

Both matches will be played on South African shores, with Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium 3pm kick-off, while the Buccaneers will be at FNB Stadium 6pm kick-off.

Here, Obakeng Meletse looks at the three key talking points ahead of the penultimate round...

Both South African teams will begin their semi-final journey in familiar territory, and cheers will be warm.

But the road ahead grows colder.