A new era for the African Champions League begins this weekend as a group stage featuring 16 teams kicks off.
There are five matches on Friday, two on Saturday and one Sunday with seven previous champions in action.
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa continue the defence of their title on Sunday as they host Ethiopia’s Saint George.
Sundowns’ coach Pitso Mosimane says fixture fatigue could threaten their hopes.
Last year they became just the second South African winners of Africa’s top club competition, beating Zamalek of Egypt 3-1 on aggregate in the final.
Mosimane, who played for and coached South Africa, says a fixture pile-up could affect his team.
“The Saint George players are sitting in the stand, resting and watching us,” he said after a midweek domestic match in Pretoria.
“It is not easy fighting on the South African and African fronts. We are playing every three days or so and injuries and suspensions can wreck plans.
Source:BBC SPORTS