In an atmosphere and level of pressure at a rarified height where normal humans struggle to breathe, Mamelodi Sundowns became kings of Africa.Surviving Zamalek’s relentless attacking, Stanley Owahuchi’s 65th minute goal and a clock that appeared to count down at one seconds to every two, Downs lost the second leg 1-0 to win the Caf Champions League final 3-1 on aggregate.After their 3-0 victory in Atteridgeville last Saturday, the second leg at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria on Sunday night had all the elements of the game we love. An electrifying atmosphere generated by a superb crowd, a match played at breakneck speed, guts, determination, drama and in the end, for Sundowns, sweet, satisfying glory.Sundowns did the hard work putting their bodies on the line to keep the score goalless by the break, and in so doing won the game.At times they did what their coach Pitso Mosimane becomes so riled about against lower-standard opposition in the PSL – parked the bus. On Sunday night,...
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