Supersub Peter Shalulile helped Mamelodi Sundowns snatch a dramatic CAF Champions League group victory on Saturday.
Peter Shalulile rescues Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Champions LeaguePeter Shalulile played a key role for Mamelodi Sundowns in a CAF Champions League victory over Maniema Union. Image: Phill Magakoe / AFP
Egyptian outfit Pyramids secured a top-two finish in Group D with an added-time goal delivering a 1-0 win over Angolan team Sagrada Esperanca in Luanda. The Congolese retained the lead until veteran Namibian forward Shalulile came off the bench in the closing stages and had an immediate impact. FAR have nine points, Mamelodi Sundowns eight, Raja five and eliminated Maniema three in what has proved the most competitive of the four mini-leaguesHowever, if the Pretoria club lose and Raja beat Maniema in Casablanca head-to-head records will decide who advances.
Al Ahly bounced back after surrendering a Champions League record 27-match unbeaten run last weekend to condemn Stade to a fourth loss in five matches.
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