Mamelodi Sundowns have come from behind to beat AS Maniema Union of the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Kinshasa earlier this afternoon. Sundowns are now on eight points after five matches, lying second in Group B. Namibian Peter Shalulile came off the bench to score the equaliser eight minutes from time, and his presence
Mamelodi Sundowns have come from behind to beat AS Maniema Union of the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Kinshasa earlier this afternoon.
Sundowns are now on eight points after five matches, lying second in Group B.
Namibian Peter Shalulile came off the bench to score the equaliser eight minutes from time, and his presence also led to an own goal by the home side late in injury time.
Sundowns will host AS FAR of Morocco in their final group match in Pretoria next Sunday.
Maniema took the lead through forward Jephte Kitambala in the 38th minute.
Late substitute Peter Shalulile found the equaliser eight minutes from time.
Shalulile’s pressure resulted in an own goal from a Maniema defender late in injury time.
Victory secured! A hard-fought battle ends with Masandawana coming from behind to take the 3 points! 💪
AS Maniema (39’ Kitambala) 1️⃣➖2️⃣ Mamelodi Sundowns (83’ , 90+5’ Peter Shalulile) #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #RabatsenaGape pic.twitter.com/LMuxBxmLYP
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) January 11, 2025
