WATCH: Mamelodi Sundowns’ Mkhulise stretches Orlando Pirates keeper Mpontshane, Kekana's rare goal & Onyango leading CBL Cup celebrations
- Downs won the CBL Cup on Saturday after beating Pirates
- Beautiful goals were witnessed
- Veteran keeper Onyango appeared for the first time this season
WHAT HAPPENED? Cassius Mailula grabbed a brace while Sphelele Mkhulise and Grant Kekana weighed in with a goal each to inspire Masandawana to victory. It was the Brazilians’ first time participating in the CBL Cup and they quickly claimed it. Veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango played for the first time this season and he led Masandawana’s crowning moment. Mkhulise’s goal opened the floodgates for Sundowns while there was a rare goal by centre-back Kekana.
What a pass for that goal! 😤
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 12, 2022
📺 Stream #CarlingCup live: https://t.co/Tg69y0m5GD pic.twitter.com/KwImB80LY5
Sundowns are just too good! 👏
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 12, 2022
They lead Pirates 3 - 0 just before half-time.
📺 Stream #CarlingCup live: https://t.co/Tg69y0m5GD pic.twitter.com/Y5dyxlTMpi
The #CarlingCup Champions 👏💥 pic.twitter.com/NcTsoDQkR0
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 12, 2022
THE BIGGER PICTURE: After missing out on the MTN8, it was Sundowns’ first piece of silverware of the season. Although the CBL Cup is not officially recognised, Sundowns would be bragging they came in and snatched the trophy from Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates.
WHAT NEXT FOR SUNDOWNS? Sundowns will now take a break during the 2022 Fifa World Cup. They will return, interestingly, by hosting Pirates on December 31 when they resume Premier Soccer League business.