Harambee Stars international Brian Mandela made a late appearance as his South African side Mamelodi Sundowns handed Egyptian giants Al Ahly a 5-2 thrashing on Saturday afternoon to successfully book their quarter final spot in the 2022/2023 CAF Champions League.Initially named as a substitute, the Kenyan international was introduced in the clash in the first minute of added time after the Masandawana had got the job done in emphatic fashion.5️⃣ OF THE BEST! The Brazilians put on a masterclass this afternoon in front of a packed-out Loftus, putting them top of group B!🔥Mamelodi Sundowns (3′ Allende, 23′ Zwane, 39′ Mokoena, 72′, 82′ Shalulile) 5️⃣➖2️⃣ Al Ahly SC (12′ Sherif, 61′ Tau)#Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/2LHvqR0bF6— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 11, 2023 In the second leg tie that was being played two weeks after the first leg 2-2 draw, Sundowns only needed just three minutes to go ahead at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium after Themba Zwane played a loose pass to the edge of the area for Allende, who set himself up and rifled the ball into the bottom corner.However, just nine minutes later, Mohamed Sherif made the home team to pay for conceding possession high up the pitch as he pounced with a first time shot that flew past Ronwen Williams in the Sundowns goal.Kabras RFC successfully defend Kenya Cup titleThe Rulani Mokwena coached side managed to regain the advantage at the midway stage when Zwane beat the offside trap and tucked in from close range as Al Ahly failed to deal with a Sundowns corner kick.Two quickly became three for Sundowns who capitalized on Al Ahly’s desperation to find the equalizer once again as Teboho Mokoena collected possession from 30 yards out and unleashed a thunderous strike that went in off the underside of the bar in the 40th minute to give the home side some breathing space at the break.Women’s Kenya Cup: Mwamba stage stunning comeback against Impala to lift second consecutive titleLooking to go down with a fight, former old boy Percy Tau handed his side a lifeline when he scored just a minute past the hour mark to set up a thrilling final half hour.Sundowns ended up taking full advantage a Peter Shalulile brace in the 72nd and 88th minute drove the final nail in Al Ahly’s coffin as the South Africans ran riot in booking their last 8 ticket.
