History-making Mamelodi Sundowns snatch first-ever win against Al Ahly on Egyptian soil

Thapelo Morena came on as a late substitution for Mamelodi Sundowns to score a dramatic winning goal against Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League Group A encounter on Saturday at the Cairo International Stadium.

As it happened | CAF Champions League: Al Ahly 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns

The victory sees Sundowns claim their first-ever win against Al Ahly on Egyptian soil after what has been a long stay in the north African region for South African powerhouse.

Masandawana capped off their extended Egypt trip, bagging four crucial points in their quest for a second CAF star.

The Brazilians played to a goalless draw against Sudanese outfit Al-Merrikh at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo last week, but remained in Egypt for their match against Al Ahly. 

The 1-0 victory against the Red Devils sees Sundowns further top their group with seven points after three games.

Al-Merrikh sit in second place after two matches with four points, while Pitso Mosimane's Egyptian giants remain in third place with a single point but also have a game in hand.

Al-Hilal are anchored at the bottom with one point after their three matches.

Sundowns and Al Ahly will play the reverse fixture in South Africa on Friday, 11 March.

'Heartbreak for Pitso and Percy'

With Denis Onyango unavailable, Sundowns started with Zambian veteran Kennedy Mweene in goal.

Meanwhile, Al Ahly coach Mosimane faced off against his old club but opted to leave former Sundowns star Percy Tau on the bench.

The Brazilians could have had a dream start to the match when Peter Shalulile picked out Teboho Mokoena in a dangerous position, but his effort was wide of the mark.

Al Ahly also showed some early enterprise, a well-worked move providing Mohamed Sherif with a chance to shoot, though Khuliso Mudau