OFFICIAL: Saudi giants confirm pre-season meeting with Downs
One of Saudi Arabia's biggest teams has confirmed they will be taking on South Africa n giants Mamelodi Sundowns as they prepare for the upcoming season.
On Tuesday night, Al Hilal announced that they will be playing five friendly matches as part of their preparations for the 2024/25 campaign, with the encounter against the Brazilians scheduled for Friday, 26 July.Both teams will be travelling to Austria, where the clash will take pace, and Masandawana will look to prove to be a challenge for the Saudi Pro League side that secured a domestic treble last season.
Downs, meanwhile, have been rocked by speculation surrounding the future of manager Rulani Mokwena, who led his side to the DStv Premiership title as well as silverware in the inaugural African Football League tournament. Based on reports, the Brazilians may just head to Austria to face the Saudi champions with a different manager at the helm. For 14 free days, you can have access to the best from Soccer Laduma, KickOff, Daily Sun, TrueLove and Drum. Thereafter you will be billed R29 per month.
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