Mamelodi Sundowns show CAF Champions League pedigree against Maniema Union

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Mamelodi Sundowns show CAF Champions League pedigree against Maniema Union
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The 2-0 win over Maniema Union FC, coupled with last week's 2-2 draw, ensured that Mamelodi Sundowns qualify the group stages of the Champions League.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi banks on his charges to be in beast mode against Maniema Union

It was left to the lethal boot of defender Lyle Lakay to open the scoring in the 23rd minute with a trademark thunderbolt free-kick. From the set-piece, just 15 metres outside the Maniema penalty area, the dead-ball specialist Lakay rifled the ball over the wall and past goalkeeper Brudel Liyongo. ALSO READ: ’Tough father figure’ Benni McCarthy shows AmaZulu players some love after TP Mazembe triumph

The free-kick came about after the Egyptian referee Amin Omar blew up the visiting captain Dieu-Merci Mbiyeye for a handball. A few minutes later, Omar awarded another free-kick after Maniema defender Junior Ngbanda upended Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile as he set off on a run into the penalty area.With Sundowns dictating play for most of the first half, Maniema had little chance to attack but when they did, they opted for long balls to bypass the opposition midfield.

Just ahead of the break, Sundowns frontrunner Thabiso Kutumela latched onto a defence-splitting feed and ran in from 25 metres out. He outstripped the chasing defence and rounded the keeper, but his effort ended up wastefully in the side netting.

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