On Saturday, Mamelodi Sundowns thumped Al Ahly 5-2 at the Loftus Versveld Stadium to book their place in the CAF Champions League quarter finals. Goals from Mohamed Sherif and Percy Tau were not enough for the Egyptians to stop the rampant Brazilians.
Following the game, Al Ahly head coach Marcel Kohler was full of compliments for the Chloorkop-based outfit and tipped them to win their first Champions League title since 2016.
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
“Yes, Sundowns with this coach and this team can go all the way in the tournament. They have a very good team. The coach prepared them very well and they earned the victory,” he said.
“I think if they focus and keep their concentration, they will go far in this tournament.”
Sundowns now sit atop group B with 10 points, while Al Ahly occupy third place with four points. The Brazilians will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the group when they face Al Ahly again on 12 March.
