CAFCL: 3 Best Players in Mamelodi Sundowns’ Win Over Raja Casanblanca

• Mamelodi Sundowns secured their first three points in the CAF Champions League after their 1-0 win over Raja Athletic Club this weekend
• The Premier Soccer League giants were starting a new era under their recently appointed manager Miguel Cardoso
• A sport journalist has named the three best players for the Betway Premiership defending champions against the Moroccan giants

Mamelodi Sundowns earned their first win in the CAF Champions League after defeating Raja Casablanca at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Former Stellenbosch FC striker Iqraam Rayners scored the match's only goal in the 65th minute after being set up by second-half substitute Kutlwano Letlhaku.

The Brazilians are now joint-top of their group alongside AS FAR Rabat with five points.

Three best players in Sundowns' win over Raja Athletic Club

The Pretoria-based club players put up a stellar performance as they all intend to impress their new manager, Miguel Cardoso.

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Sports Journalist Uche Anuma, in an exclusive interview with Briefly News, stated the best players in Sundowns' win over Raja CA.

"Iqraam Rayners stood out for me today, especially the way he was able to hit the back of the net from that position," he said.

"He is definitely one of the best strikers in Africa this season, and he's a man in form. Teboho Mokoena also impressed, making interceptions and tackles.

"Marcos Allende also had the midfield under control, and his distribution of long balls was top-notch."

According to Soccerway, Mamelodi Sundowns' next match in the CAF Champions League will be an away clash against the Raja Athletic Club on Friday, January 3, 2025.

The Green Eagles will hope to exact revenge against the PSL giants, while the Brazilians will be tasked with securing enough points to qualify for the next round.

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Briefly News earlier reported that Cardoso addressed the challenges he's facing since he arrived at Mamelodi Sundowns a few days ago.

The former Esperance head coach opened up on the issue ahead of the PSL giants clash with Raja CA in the CAFCL.

Source: Briefly News