Namibia: Shalulile Steers Sundowns to Ahly Double

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Namibia: Shalulile Steers Sundowns to Ahly Double

[Namibian] PETER Shalulile (27) inspired Mamelodi Sundowns to a 1-0 victory over CAF Champions League holder Al Ahly with another virtuoso display in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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