Sundowns slaughter ‘Team of the Century’

Herman Gibbs herman.gibbs@gmail.com

MAMELODI Sundowns marched on relentlessly as they handed Africa’s “Team of the Century” Al Ahly a 5-2 defeat in their CAF Champions League Group B clash at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium yesterday. After this defeat, Al Ahly, the 10-time Champions League title-holders are in danger of failing to reach the knockout stages of CAF’s premier club competition. Sundowns head Group B with 10 points. Al Ahly are in third place with four points after both teams played four matches. The outcome also meant the Egyptians have failed to win a match over the past 22 years in Mzansi. Three goals were scored in the opening 24 minutes after both teams showed great attacking intent. Chilean midfielder Marcelo Allende launched an early attacking sortie out wide for Sundowns. Skipper Themba Zwane…

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Sunday Independent (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2023-03-12

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