Coach Fadlu Davids saw his dream of winning a CAF title crash, as another SA gaffer, Bradley Carnell, tamed Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
Davids had his dream of winning the CAF Confederations Cup shattered when his men drew 1-1 with RS Berkane in the second-leg of the final on Sunday.
Having lost 2-0 in the first-leg, Simba SC succumbed to a 3-1 loss on aggregate. RS Berkane made history as they accounted for a record-equalling third CAF Confederation title.
In the MLS, Bongokuhle Hlongwane started on the bench. He was introduced on the hour mark as Minnesota United played out to a 1-1 draw with Austin FC.
The match was played at the Allianz Arena on Sunday morning. As a result, Minnesota dropped to third position in the Western Conference. They have 26 points after 15 matches.
BRADLEY CARNELL HELPS PHILADELPHIA UNION TAME LIONEL MESSI’S INTER MIAMI IN MLS
Meanwhile, Carnell led Philadelphia Union to a 3-3 draw against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami at Subaru Park on Sunday. A 86th-minute free-kick from Messi helped spark a late comeback for Inter Miami to force a share of the spoils.
Quinn Sullivan scored one goal for Carnell’s charges before MLS Golden Boot leader Tai Baribo notched a brace to make it three for the team. Messi, Telasco Segovia and Tadeo Allende scored for Inter Miami.
In this one, Olwethu Makhanya was on parade for 90 minutes. Carnell and his men remain on top of the Eastern Conference with 30 points after 15 matches.
In Austria, SV Ried concluded their 2024/25 season on a high note after clinching the Erste Liga title on Sunday. However, SA star Antonio Van Wyk was not in the team as they beat First Vienna at the Keine Sorgen Arena.
In Algeria, ex-Cape Town City FC forward Khanyisa Mayo was not in action this weekend. His CR Belouizdad face Paradou on Tuesday, 27 May, at the Stade Nelson Mandela. They are third in the Algerian Ligue 1 with 45 points from 26 matches.
Banyana Banyana defender Bongeka Gamede played the whole match as Nordsjælland beat Odense Q 2-1 at the Right to Dream Park on Saturday.
LINDA MOTLHALO MISSES OUT ON SWF SCOTTISH SILVERWARE
Additionally, Linda Motlhalo’s Glasgow City FC was at the receiving end as they fell 3-0 to Rangers in Sunday’s SWF Scottish Cup final. Motlhalo played for 15 minutes in the match at Hampden Park.
In Spain, Faith Nokuthula was an unused substitute as Dux Logrono beat Noko Matlou’s CP Cacereño Femenino 3-1 on Sunday. Meanwhile, Matlou played the whole match.
Furthermore, Lebogang Mabatle – Wydad AC women’s ended the Moroccan league in sixth position with 45 points from 26 matches.
THEMBINKOSI LORCH AND CASSIUS MAILULA SHIFT FOCUS TO FIFA WORLD CUP
In addition, Thembonkosi Lorch and Cassius Mailula have already shifted focus to the Club World Cup following the end of the Moroccan league. Elias Mokwana was in action in the Tunisian League Cup as his team Esperance beat US Ben Guerdane to reach the final at the Stade de Ben Guerdane on Sunday afternoon.
The Bafana Bafana international was introduced in the 70th minute as Esperance produced a commanding display. They won 3-0.
Lyle Foster was not in action following the end of the English Championship. On the other hand, Burnley won the promotion ticket to play in England’s Premier League next season. Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana was also not in action this weekend following the conclusion of the Romanian season.
His FCSB were crowned winners after collecting 56 points in 30 matches. Meanwhile, Rushine de Rueck, who was conspicuous by his absence at Maccabi Petah Tikva, is back in the country.
Luther Singh was also not in action following the end of the Cyprus top division. His AEL Limassol ended the campaign in 17th position.
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