Mamelodi Sundowns welcomed back their supporters with a resounding 3-0 win over Al-Merrikh in their final group stage game of the Caf Champions League as they sealed top spot in fashion.
Mamelodi Sundowns duo Thapelo Morena and Teboho Mokoena have been named in the Caf Champions League team of the week for their performances over the weekend, while Mokoena also picked up the goal of the week award.
Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane was not satisfied with their performance against Al Merrikh despite claiming a victory over the Sudan side in the Caf Champions League Group A clash.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokoena believes the players’ attitude was one of the main components of his side securing their win over Al-Hilal in the penultimate Caf Champions League Group A clash.
Mamelodi Sundowns will qualify for the Caf Champions League quarter-finals as Group A winners after hammering Al-Hilal 4-2 at the Al Hilal Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Catch up with the highlights from Friday nights Caf Champions League action as Percy Tau helped inspire Al Ahly to a 3-1 win over Al-Merreikh while AmaZulu lost 2-0 at home against Raja Casablanca.
Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly side took a step towards qualification for the knockout stages of the Caf Champions League with a 3-1 win over Al-Merreikh, while AmaZulu’s ambitions were dented by a 2-0 home loss against Raja Casablanca.
Al Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib received an official letter from Mamelodi Sundowns president Thlopane Motsepe, stating the Brazilians are committed to their historic relationship with the Egyptian giants.
The South African Football Association has announced plans to host this year’s Caf Champions League final and the Caf Women’s Champions League tournament.
Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has piled on the pressure on former club Mamelodi Sundowns by insisting that, after beating his defending champions home and away, they are now favourites, likening any failure to win it to that of PSG in Europe.