Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns keeper Kennedy Mweene was the hero in the CAF Champions League against Al Ahly. Image: SABC Sport

Watch: Mamelodi Sundowns’ Mweene makes match-winning save against Al Ahly

Mamelodi Sundowns’ Kennedy Mweene pulled a wonder save in stoppage time against Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League.

Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns keeper Kennedy Mweene was the hero in the CAF Champions League against Al Ahly. Image: SABC Sport

All hail Mweene! Mamelodi Sundowns fans are calling Kennedy Mweene’s name this morning after a match-winning save on Saturday evening in Cairo.

AL AHLY LOSE TO MAMELODI SUNDOWNS IN THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

As The South African reported on Saturday night, the DStv Premiership champions claimed a hard-fought victory over Al Ahy, thanks to a Thapelo Morena late goal and more.

With the game headed to a goalless draw and after Percy Tau’s goal was ruled out for offside. Substitute Morena needed just a few minutes before he was set free by Peter Shalulile before smashing in a wonderful finish with his right boot.

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KENNEDY MWEENE HAS THE FINAL SAY

Mamelodi Sundowns could have lost three points could have been lost if goalkeeper Mweene did not show his class in stoppage time. 

Hamdi Fathi thought his brilliant header was going inside the net but the 37-year-old Kabo Yellow keeper pulled an extraordinary save.

Watch the brilliant save below as shared on Twitter by @PF___________.

Meanwhile, the victory keeps Kabo Yellow at the top of  Group A with seven points after three games played.

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