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Zesco United and Zamalek seize Champions League advantage
- Updated: September 17, 2016
The African Champions League trophy
Zesco United of Zambia beat Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 2-1 in Ndola on Saturday in the first leg of their African Champions League semi-final.
The Zambians will take a narrow advantage into the second leg, with the South Africans securing what could prove to be a crucial away goal.
On Friday, Zamalek took a big step towards the final with a 4-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in Alexandria – a result which ended John Toshack’s reign as coach of the Moroccan club.
In only the second Champions League semi-final involving clubs from southern Africa, it was Zesco United who took the lead with two goals in two minutes during the second half.
Jackson Mwanza put the hosts ahead in the 54th minute.
Just seconds after the re-start, Mwelwa Mwape made it 2-0 to the Zambians to stun their South African opponents.
But Mamelodi Sundowns fought …
