Rulani Mokwena's Pyramids make impressive start in CAF Champions League
Pyramids FC, coached by Rulani Mokwena, secured a 2-0 victory against Gor Mahia in the first round of the CAF Champions League qualifiers. Other former champions like TP Mazembe also saw success, while several teams finished their matches in draws.
Why it matters
The CAF Champions League is the premier club football competition in Africa, and results here dictate the continental rankings and prestige for participating clubs.
Rulani Mokwena’s Pyramids FC won against Gor Mahia in CAF Champions League on Sunday. Photo: Billel Bensalem /APP/ NurPhoto via AFP
Egyptian club Pyramids were the most impressive of five former CAF Champions League winners in first round qualifiers on Sunday, winning 2-0 against Gor Mahia in Kenya.
TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic also won on the road while South Africans Orlando Pirates, ASEC Mimosas of the Ivory Coast and Algerian side Mouloudia Alger drew away in first legs.
Earlier in the weekend, two other former African champions, Zamalek of Egypt and Club Africain of Tunisia, both won.
Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns have a bye into the second and final qualifying round. Their likely rivals for a group place are Wiliete of Angola.
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