Pyramids FC have been bolstered by the return of Abdelrahman Magdy and Ramadan Sobhi, both fit enough for the bench in the first leg and expected to play some role again. The Cairo-based side will once again look to Fiston Mayele, the tournament’s joint-top scorer, who has thrived at home with four goals in his last two appearances at this venue. Their only confirmed absentee remains Osama Galal.

For Mamelodi Sundowns, Lucas Ribeiro’s goal in the first leg kept their hopes alive, but head coach Miguel Cardoso may turn to the experienced Peter Shalulile to lead the line in Cairo. Themba Zwane and Mothobi Mvala are available again after long-term injuries and could feature. However, Rivaldo Coetzee remains sidelined with a serious knee injury.

Pyramids FC 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns (Sundowns win on penalties)

Expect a tense, tactical battle in Cairo. Pyramids have been lethal at home, but Sundowns' defensive discipline and experience in big matches could neutralise their threat. If the game goes to penalties, the visitors may just have the edge with Ronwen Williams between the posts – a proven penalty specialist, especially after his heroics at AFCON 2024.