Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- The South African champions have never won in Nigeria across past editions of the contest, a record that has tormented them. At the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday, captain Ronwen Williams will steer his team into the first leg of their second-round preliminary match versus NPFL champions Remo Stars. With free entry announced by the hosts, the South Africans should expect a charged and threatening environment.



From the humid weather and other factors, Sundowns' technical crew has been working hard to adapt to the particular difficulties of Nigerian football. Uneven pitches to the enthusiastic home support frequently turn contests into mental struggles.

According to reports, the club's coaching staff has s...