Matchday Memory Lane Quiz

Welcome to Matchday Memory Lane! In this edition, we are celebrating one of Mamelodi Sundowns’ most iconic moments: their triumph in the 2016 CAF Champions League Final, when they claimed their first-ever CAF Champions League title. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and relive the incredible moments of that historic victory!

Match Highlight: October 23, 2016

Overview:
Date: October 23, 2016
Opponent: Zamalek SC (Egypt)
Venue: Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt
Final Score: Mamelodi Sundowns 3 - 1 Zamalek (Aggregate Score: 3-1)

Key Moments:

Solid First Leg: Sundowns took control with a 3-0 win at home in the first leg at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, Pretoria, making it a commanding lead going into the away leg.

Resilience in Alexandria: Despite a tense atmosphere in Egypt, Sundowns held their ground, conceding only one goal in the return leg, which was enough to secure a 3-1 aggregate victory.

The Historic Moment: The final whistle confirmed Sundowns’ place in African football history, as they became the first South African team to win the CAF Champions League in over 20 years.

Can You Guess?

1) Who scored the opening goal of the 2016 CAF Champions League final first leg?
A) Anthony Laffor
B) Leonardo Castro
C) Leonardo Castro

2) Which Sundowns player was named the African-based Player of the Year award following that epic victory in 2016?
A) Hlompho Kekana
B) Denis Onyango
C) Teko Modise

Answers:

1) Anthony Laffor – Scored in the first leg at home, securing Sundowns’ commanding 3-0 lead.

2) Denis Onyango – Was named African-based player of the year award for his crucial saves and leadership throughout the campaign.