Mamelodi Sundowns secured the inaugural African Football League [AFL] championship on Sunday with a convincing 2-0 win, and 3-2 on aggregate victory over Moroccan giants Wydad AC in the final’s second leg at a packed Loftus Versfeld Stadium, platinumnewsng.com is reporting.
Peter Shalulile and Aubrey Modiba found the back of the net for the reigning DStv Premiership champions, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Starting the match on the back foot after a 2-1 loss in the first leg last week in Casablanca, Sundowns delivered a stellar performance in front of their devoted fans, winning the tie 3-2 on aggregate.
The Yellow Nation, out in force to support their team, created a sold-out atmosphere in Pretoria, with the stands painted yellow as supporters cheered on their team.
Defending champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba participated in the inaugural tournament losing 4-0 on aggregate to Wydad AC; 1-0 in Uyo and eventually falling 3-0 in Casablanca.