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Mamelodi Sundowns Defeat Al Ahli with 'Shoe Shine and Piano' Masterclass
Nuno Santos scored twice as Sundowns overpowered Al Ahli and advanced to the next round after lifting the African-Asian-Pacific Cup trophy.
- On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Al-Ahli Saudi 2-1 to win the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
- Nuno Santos gave Sundowns the lead in the 17th minute, but Ronwen Williams conceded an own goal two minutes later to level the match.
- Coach Miguel Cardoso deployed debutant Thabang Matuludi at right-back, and Sundowns controlled the tempo after the 70th minute through Mokoena, Allende, and Santos.
- By securing this title, the Brazilians advance to the next round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup to face either Toluca of Mexico or the Copa Libertadores winners later this year.
- The ultimate goal for Sundowns is reaching the final to challenge European champions Paris Saint-Germain, though FIFA has yet to announce the dates or venue for the competition's concluding matches.
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The Mamelodi Sundowns, led by the Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso, placed this Saturday to a triumph of the final of the Intercontinental Cup, winning the Al Ahly by 2-1, thanks to an bis of the middle Portuguese Nuno Santos, in Pretoria.
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