Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the CAF Champions League final after playing out to a dramatic 1-1 draw against Al Ahly SC at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday evening.
The Egyptian giants opened the scoring in the 24th minute thanks to a goal from Taher Mohamed.
He scores. He celebrates. Taher Mohamed Taher is putting on a show! 🕺#TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/pl90dS6I7d
— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) April 25, 2025
The Brazilians managed to pull a goal back in stoppage time through an own goal by Yasser Ibrahim.
Mamelodi Sundowns score in the dying moments. 🤯#TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/RquiZlSbdX
— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) April 25, 2025
Miguel Cardoso’s side have now booked their place in the final, where they will face Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC.
Ah Ahly: El Shenawy, Dari, Rabia, Ibrahim, Hany, Hashem, Attia, Al Aash, Mohamed, Ashour, Gradisar.
Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Modiba, Lebusa, Kekana, Mudau, Allende, Mokoena, Adams, Matthews, Ribeiro, Morena.
MASANDAWANA TO THE FINAL! 🤯#TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/Fwlrn8N2HL
— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) April 25, 2025
Sundowns ifikile. Hello Finals 👋#TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/IE4XlA5J83
— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) April 25, 2025
The 12-time champions fall short, missing the #TotalEnergiesCAFCL finals for the first time since 2019/20. pic.twitter.com/M5NVjVgCkU
— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) April 25, 2025