Mamelodi Sundowns will need to make it past Conogolese giants, TP Mazembe, if they are to make it into the 2015 CAF Champions League group stages.
Masandawana were drawn against St. Michel United from the Seychelles in their preliminary game yesterday, however face a difficult trip to Lubumbashi in the first round if they manage to get a win.
Sundowns, who qualified for the CCL after winning last season's Absa Premiership, will be confident of making it through to the group stages if they beat Mazembe, with their second round tie set to take them to either Gabon, Lesotho, Mali or Niger.
Victory over Mazembe would set up a tie against Mangasport, Bantu, Stade Malien or ASS GNN in the second round as Pitso Mosimane's men look to secure their spot in the group stages of the tournament.
The Brazilans' preliminary and second round ties will see them end the two legs at home, while the first round clash with Mazembe will finish with the second leg in the DRC.
Sundowns' Potential Opponents:
Preliminary Round
St. Michel United (Seychelles)
First Round
TP Mazembe (DRC)
Second Round
Mangasport (Gabon)
or
Bantu (Lesotho)
or
Stade Malien (Mali)
or
AS GNN (Niger)
The CCL preliminary stages will begin in the second week of February.
