Mamelodi Sundowns Clinch Victory over TP Mazembe
The rankings in Group A remain unchanged after the final game between Mamelodi Sundowns (13 pts) and TP Mazembe (10 pts). The match determined the top spot, and Mamelodi came out on top with a 1-0 victory.
In the other match, Nouadhihou (5 pts) secured a draw against Pyramids (1-1). Nouadhihou finished third in the final standings, tied on points with Pyramids.
In the highly anticipated final, Peter Shalulile scored the winning goal for Mamelodi with a penalty in the 38th minute. The South African team dominated the game from the start and continued their dominance in the second half, although they couldn’t extend their lead. The match ended with a well-deserved victory for Mamelodi, as evidenced by the statistics: 72% possession, 7 shots (3 on target) for Mamelodi, while TP Mazembe had only 2 shots (none on target) with 28% possession.
Nouadhibou Secures Draw against Pyramids to Finish Third
The final match in Group A between Pyramids (4 pts) and Nouadhibou (4 pts) ended in an exciting 2-2 draw. In the first half, Pyramids dominated with 11 shots (4 on target) and 67% possession, but couldn’t find the back of the net.
The domination continued in the second half, but Nouadhibou took the lead against the run of play with a goal from Moulaye Ahmed Cheikh Al Khalil in the 64th minute. Fiston Mayele equalized for Pyramids in the 73rd minute, and Issa Mbareck put Nouadhibou back in the lead in the 82nd minute. Fiston Mayele once again salvaged a draw for Pyramids with a goal in the 91st minute. The match ended with a thrilling 2-2 scoreline.
