Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates Stan Mamelodi Sundowns' Win Against Al-Ahly To Qualify for AFL Finals

• Mamelodi Sundowns’ victory against Al-Ahly in the AFL semi-finals had rival fans humbling themselves before the team
• Masandawana flew to Egypt to face the Red Devils, where they held them to a 0-0 draw that sent them straight into the finals
• Orlando Pirates and Chiefs fans joined in the festivities as they celebrated Sundowns’ win

With eight years at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News, Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News journalist, provided coverage of current affairs, shedding light on sports-related news, events and developments in the sports sector.

Rival team fans admitted that the Mamelodi Sundowns side is one of the best teams in South Africa after Sundowns beat al-Ahly to progress to the African Football League finals.

Masandawana held Al-Ahly to a draw in their second match after defeating them 1-0 during their first leg. Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs fans took their hats off to Sundowns, who will be the only South African team in the AFL finals.

Read also

RWC: Siya Kolisi and RG Snyman show off matching Webb Ellis Cup tattoos to celebrate Springboks' win

Sundowns edge past Al-Ahly

Sundowns will face Wydad Athletic, the same team that knocked them out of the AFL semi-finals in the previous season.

The Brazilians travelled to the land of the Pharaohs, where they faced Al-Ahly on their home turf in Cairo. According to TimesLIVE, Sundown’s strong defence prevented the Red Devils from converting any chances. The absence of key strikers Peter Shalulile and Lucas Ribeiro Costa, which Rulani Mokwena prayed for, was notable.

He ended up playing Themba Zwane as a false 9, while Gaston Sirino and Thapelo Maseko provided attacking support from the wings.

Ronwen Williams makes mistakes

Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams almost cost the team on a few occasions when he tackled Bafana Bafana teammate Percy Tau, awarding Al Ahly a penalty, which he saved. When Hussein El Shahat attempted to score, Abdelmounaim Boutoil tried to clear it, and it almost sailed past Williams, who could not save the shot. Luckily, the ball struck the crossbar, denying Al-Ahly a goal. Their defence going forward kept Al-Ahly at bay.

Read also

TikTok video of Cyril Ramaphosa in conversation with Springboks after RWC win goes viral: "It's unbelievable"

Rival football fans praise Sundowns

Fans from other football clubs in Mzansi on Facebook gave credit where it was due.

Senzo Mazibuko said:

“Wel done, Masandawana. My team lost to Cape Town Spurs and they think they can challenge you guys for the league. My team is a joke.”

Katleho James added:

“Congratulations, Sundowns. fFrom a Kaizer Chiefs fan.”

Chester Baloyi remarked:

“Sundowns deserve good things. They work very hard. We are proud of them.”

Nthaby Mash Eyes exclaimed:

“A small team with 57 fans. We are the happiest fans. Keep up the amazing work.”

Mamelodi Sundowns bags R32 million in AFL semi-finals

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that Mamelodi Sundowns bagged R32 million for making it to the African Football League semi-finals. Sundowns made it to the semi-finals by defeating Angolan side Petro De Luanda on both legs.

Read also

Banyana Banyana defeats DRC 2-0 during Olympics qualifiers,SA gives them their flowers

South African fans from other teams were jealous and left unsavoury comments about Sundowns.

Source: Briefly News