Fiston Mayele scored yet another important goal as Pyramids defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on aggregate to win the CAF Champions League on Sunday evening.
The first leg ended 1-1 after the Egyptians scored a late goal in Pretoria. Coming into Sunday’s second leg, Downs needed to win or force a scoring draw.
Mayele opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after his shot beat Sundowns keeper Ronwen Williams. The Brazilians came close to equalising before half-time but Tashreeq Matthews missed a golden chance.
Read the full version of the “Breaking: Sundowns denied their second star by Fiston Mayele“ article.
MAYELE PUNISHES SUNDOWNS
This was Sundowns’ first final in nine years, having won the competition in 2016. After drawing 1-1 at home, some fans felt Masandawana may have lost the final when they conceded a late goal
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye told iDiski TV, that Sundowns were less confident going into the final
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