Islam Merili ended his 984-minute goal drought in the Caf Confederation Cup to hand USM Alger a 2-1 victory over Young Africans of Tanzania in the first leg final on Sunday.
East African football will be looking to Young Africans for rare success in continental club competition as the Tanzanian club host the first leg of the African Confederation Cup final against USM Alger in Dar-es-Salaam on Sunday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is confident that his side will be "stronger" next season as they once again attempt to win the Caf Champions League title.
Marumo Gallants were relegated from the DStv Premiership following a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Swallows FC in their final fixture played at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto.
Mamelodi Sundowns crashed out of the Caf Champions League on the away goal rule following a 2-2 draw against holders Wydad Athletic Club in their second leg semi-final at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says his side will have to fight and give their all against the defending Caf Champions League champions Wydad Casablanca when they meet at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Marumo Gallants will have it all to play for in the Caf Confederation Cup semi-final second leg after conceding a 2-0 defeat to Young Africans in the first leg on Wednesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says they are in for a "tricky" encounter against Wydad Casablanca when the two sides meet in the semi-finals of the Caf Champions League on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile says he is ready and prepared for their upcoming Caf Champions League semi-final clash against Wydad Casablanca on May 12.
Marumo Gallants booked their place in the Caf Confederation Cup semi-finals after they stunned Egyptian giants Pyramids FC on Sunday evening.