In Pretoria, South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Al-Ahli Saudi 2-1 in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Saturday, advancing to the African-Asian-Pacific Cup final. Nuno Santos scored twice, one in each half. Al-Ahli's captain, Édouard Mendy, praised Sundowns as a strong and experienced team, noting his side had chances but failed to convert them. He also appreciated the hospitality from South Africans. The loss was disappointing for Al-Ahli, but Mendy emphasized the need to move forward.
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