Shalulile’s heroics propel Sundowns to victory in DRC
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Brave Warriors captain Peter Shalulile reminded everyone of his brilliance with a match-winning performance for Mamelodi Sundowns in their 2-1 victory over AS Maniema Union on Saturday in Kinshasa.
The game, played at Pentecost Martyrs Stadium, saw Sundowns trailing after Jephte Kitambala’s 38th-minute goal from a swift counter-attack. Despite controlling possession, the South African champions struggled to convert opportunities.
Enter Shalulile in the 80th minute. The Namibian striker quickly changed the game's trajectory. In the 83rd minute, he connected with Teboho Mokoena’s precise cross, delivering a powerful header to equalize. Moments later, his relentless pressing forced Maniema’s defender Moanda into an own goal, securing a crucial victory for Sundowns.
Shalulile’s match-winning display couldn’t have come at a better moment. The striker had faced recent criticism over a goal drought and temporarily lost his starting spot under new coach Miguel De Azevedo Cardoso. Saturday’s performance, however, silenced the doubters and reestablished him as a vital player for Sundowns as they edge closer to the CAF Champions League knockout stages.
Shalulile’s resilience and determination once again highlighted why he remains a standout figure in African football.
The game, played at Pentecost Martyrs Stadium, saw Sundowns trailing after Jephte Kitambala’s 38th-minute goal from a swift counter-attack. Despite controlling possession, the South African champions struggled to convert opportunities.
Enter Shalulile in the 80th minute. The Namibian striker quickly changed the game's trajectory. In the 83rd minute, he connected with Teboho Mokoena’s precise cross, delivering a powerful header to equalize. Moments later, his relentless pressing forced Maniema’s defender Moanda into an own goal, securing a crucial victory for Sundowns.
Shalulile’s match-winning display couldn’t have come at a better moment. The striker had faced recent criticism over a goal drought and temporarily lost his starting spot under new coach Miguel De Azevedo Cardoso. Saturday’s performance, however, silenced the doubters and reestablished him as a vital player for Sundowns as they edge closer to the CAF Champions League knockout stages.
Shalulile’s resilience and determination once again highlighted why he remains a standout figure in African football.
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