Uganda Premier League Champions Vipers SC have confirmed they will play Mamelodi Sundowns in a friendly game next week.
The Venoms confirmed the development on Thursday indicating they will take on South African giants on Wednesday next week in Pretoria. This is part of the preparations for the forthcoming CAF Champions League season.
“In a build-up to the 2023-24 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League, Vipers Sports Club are scheduled to take on African football kingpins Mamelodi Sundowns in a significant international friendly,” confirmed a statement on their official website, adding: “The match between the Ugandan champions and Masandawana is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16 at the University of Pretoria – TUKS Stadium at 3 pm (4 pm EAT).”
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The statement continued: “It will be just four days before the Venoms take on Botswana outfit Jwaneng Galaxy in the first leg of the preliminary round of the Champions League. Vipers will then connect directly from South Africa to Botswana for the Sunday encounter at the National Stadium in Gaborone.”
Sundowns are fresh from a 4-0 victory over Golden Arrows on Tuesday in a game they truly dominated and Vipers coach Leonard Martins Neiva will get value for money in the practice match that will surely be before a perfect preparation outing for his charges against one of the finest teams on the continent.
The Venoms are aiming at making a stronger showing at the continent, having made the group stages last season after eliminating powerhouses TP Mazembe.