Mamelodi Sundowns are one step closer to the African Football League
final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Al Ahly in the semi-final first
leg at their hallowed Loftus Versveld home on Sunday evening.
Victory at Loftus! Time to gear up for the away leg! ✅🔜
Mamelodi Sundowns (52' Maseko) 1⃣➖0⃣ Al Ahly#Sundowns #DownsLive #AFL pic.twitter.com/88gjmn4z2n
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) October 29, 2023
Coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed the one element that will leave Al Ahly
with sleepless nights ahead of the second leg in Cairo.
Despite the impressive win, Mokwena and his men are under no illusions
that the job is over.
The Brazilians have taken matters into their own hands, with an away goal
almost guaranteeing their passage to the African Football League final.
Mokwena believes that the knowledge of Sundowns having an away goal in
Cairo has caused frustration amongst Al Ahly players.
“We’ve got a goal in Cairo, and we know that and they know that also. I
think that stresses them a lot. The message that they got is that they
know Sundowns have got a goal in Cairo and you could see a little bit of
frustration from the players when they walked off the pitch,” said
Mokwena.
He added: “For us it’s half time and it’s going to be an interesting
game. I think they also know that Sundowns have got a goal in Cairo – if
not two…”
Mamelodi Sundowns will now travel to Cairo for the second leg of the
semi-final, where they will take on Al Ahly at the Cairo International
Stadium on Wednesday. Kick off is scheduled for 20:00 pm.
