Peter Shalulile scored the only goal of the game as Mamelodi Sundowns secured back-to-back wins against African champions Al Ahly in the CAF Champions ...
Instead of thwarting the opposition as they made inroads in their half, Al Ahly were reduced to chasing shadows, at times. However, the trio showed loads of promise, and Al Ahly battled to contain their exuberance on attacking sorties. His corner floated into the striking zone, and with Al Ahly's defence reduced to ball watching, Namibian It was saved by Sundowns keeper Kennedy Mweene, one of the heroes in his side's recent Cairo conquest. Lyle Lakay, Peter Shalulile and Themba Zwane all held their own as Sundowns worked their way upfield over an early 10-minute spell without threatening the visitors' defence. Both teams were cagey at the start and intent on holding their shape.
Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has cheekily cautioned his ex-club Mamelodi Sundowns that form in the group stages of the Caf Champions League can be deceptive ...
Now it’s OK, it’s part of football [to lose in the group stages]. You can win all the group matches, but I think you know the story at the end.” “We should stay where we are [in second place in Group A] and to do that we must win our next two games. “Sundowns have the opportunity to win [the cup for the first time] since 2016, it’s been too long, man. I mean, really, if they can beat Al Ahly home and away, they must just as well win it. And now don’t go to Morocco [to meet Raja Casablanca or Wydad Athletic] because it [their stadiums] is open now — they have 50,000 fans on the stands. They have to win it.
Mamelodi Sundowns player ratings after Al Ahly win: Shalulile and Zwane stand out · Kennedy Mweene - 7/10 · Khuliso Mudau - 5.5/10 · Lyle Lakay - 8/10 · Brian Mandela - 6/10 · Rushine De Reuck - 7/10 · Mothobi Mvala - 7/10 · Andile Jali - 6/10 · Themba Zwane - 8.5 ...
Teboho Mokoena - 6/10 Pavol Safranko - 6/10 Aubrey Modiba - 6/10 Andile Jali - 6/10 Brian Mandela - 6/10 He also forced goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy into a fine save in the closing stages.
Take a look at how both Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly lineup ahead of this afternoon's CAF Champions League encounter!
I am talking about also the titles and support base. And I am not talking about when it was established, in terms of history. The game is way bigger than the four of us.” – Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane said.
LIVE scoring and interactive commentary from the CAF Champions League Group A encounter between Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly.
12 Mar 14:21 12 Mar 14:21 6' A rather subdued start to this match.
Al Ahly coach and ex-Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Pitso Mosimane has complained of being ill-treated on his return to play against his former club.
It's a big team man, it's unbelievable, I don't know what to do. "They must talk about what happened in Atteridgeville first when they blocked the bus. "There is always drama when I come here…
Mamelodi Sundowns will be eyeing a spot in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League when they host Al Ahly in a crucial Group A clash on Saturday ...
The Brazilians played their opening home game at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in a win over Al Hilal but they will host Al Ahly at Kaizer Chiefs' home ground this afternoon. The Brazilians are unbeaten in Group A after they steered three points clear at the top with a 1-0 win over Al Ahly two weeks ago, which was their first ever victory over the Red Devils in Egypt. Mamelodi Sundowns will be eyeing a spot in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League when they host Al Ahly in a crucial Group A clash on Saturday afternoon.
Mamelodi Sundowns will be out to complete a season double over Al Ahly when they host the African champions in a Caf Champions League Group A match at FNB Stadium on Saturday. After edging Pitso Mosimane's side 1-0 in Cairo two weeks ago, the Brazilians ...
Both Sundowns and Al Ahly go into Saturday’s match on the backdrop of convincing victories in their respective last outings on Tuesday. But Al Ahly would be feeling bruised and keen not to allow Sundowns to stamp their authority over them. Mamelodi Sundowns will be out to complete a season double over Al Ahly when they host the African champions in a Caf Champions League Group A match at FNB Stadium on Saturday.