KIGALI, Rwanda (Interstat) — Al Hilal Omdurman opened its CAF Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns on Friday at a neutral Amahoro Stadium. The Sudanese side overcame a one-goal deficit after Jean Claude Girumugisha put the South African visitors ahead in the 49th minute. Al Hilal responded with Arthur Sales equalizing in the 61st minute before netting the decisive winner later in the match. The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat, which gave Al Hilal a 54.3% win probability but forecast a 1-1 draw. The match was physical, featuring five yellow cards. Both teams now hold 0-0 records in the competition after the Group Stage opener.