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While Sundowns have toughened up from constant African exposure, they struggled in Togo last year against rough opponents and will probably be happy to leave Malabo on level terms. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo)

Contrasting challenges for former African champions

We assess how five former champions in action this week may fare as they set out in pursuit of the $2.5-million first prize

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Pirates now pin their hopes on a miracle in Tunisia

Scoring away from home has not been a problem for Pirates in the Confederation Cup this year.

Mark Gleeson Author

AFRICAN CONFEDERATION CUP

Etoile and Sfaxien seek historic African triumph

Etoile Sahel or title holders CS Sfaxien will create history on Saturday by becoming the first club to win the African Confederation Cup twice.

Andrew Thompson

AFRICAN GOVERNMENT

Antelopes ready for another Cup leap

The continuous rise of Angola into an African force could reach a new level on Thursday in a top-of-the-table Africa Sup of Nations Group D showdown with leaders Tunisia. A draw…

Andrew Thompson