Sundowns edge Al Ahli to advance in Inter Continental Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns progressed in the Inter Continental Cup after a hard-fought victory over Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia in Pretoria on Saturday. The South African champions claimed a 2-1 win, with Portuguese import Nuno Santos proving decisive by finding the back of the net twice in the contest.

Sundowns' double strike from Santos proved enough to overcome their Asian counterparts, though Al Ahli managed to score a consolation goal in the match. The result marks an important victory for the African champions in the continental competition.

The Inter Continental Cup brings together top club sides from different continental confederations, providing elite-level competition outside the traditional league and domestic cup formats. Sundowns' advancement sets up their next challenge in the tournament.