Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela will be in the CAF Confederation Cup semis following Stellenbosch FC’s 1-0 win over defending champions, Zamalek SC, in Cairo on Tuesday evening.
After holding the defending champions to a goalless draw in Cape Town last week, the South African side, who are making their debut in the tournament, had the mammoth task of beating Zamalek in front of an intimidating Cairo crowd.
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The South African side, however, did the unthinkable with a gallant showing that concluded with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Egyptian giants, thanks to a late strike by midfielder Sihle Nduli.
With the tie going into the break goalless, Zamalek came out stronger in the second half with the aim of putting matters to rest. The tactic proved to work against them, as their added numbers in attack exposed them at the back. It was in the 79th minute that Sihle Nduli found the back of the net with a late strike that silenced the Cairo International Stadium.
The victory for Stellenbosch sees them set up a semi-final encounter against Tanzanian giants, Simba SC, who overturned a 2-0 first leg defeat to Al Masry to advance 4-1 on penalties following their 2-0 victory in Dar Es Salaam.
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