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Al Ahly’s coach Mosimane Pitso during the semi-final between Al Ahly SC and FC Bayern München at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on February 8, 2021 in Doha, Qatar.
African champions Al ahly have won bronze in their Club World Cup Playoff for third place against Palmeiras, who stood firm to win 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane becomes the first South African player or coach to win a Club World Cup medal.
Mosimane’s team won their second bronze medal at the Club World Cup, replicating their third place finish in 2006.
Al Ahly suffered a 2-0 loss to reigning Champions League champions Bayern Munich in their semi-final earlier this week.
Egyptian goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy saved two penalties and only one of the top five was scored. Finally, the magic of El Shenaway with the gloves stopped the Brazilian team, Palmeiras.
The final between Bayern Munich and Tigres UANL starts on Thursday from 20:00 SA at the Education City Stadium.
???? @AlAhly claim the bronze!#ClubWC | @Lahlynglish pic.twitter.com/zuEYQbfOpI
– FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) February 11, 2021
Al Ahly’s record at the 2005 FIFA Club World Cup: 6th place 2006: 3rd place 2008: 5th place 2012: 4th place 2013: 6th place 2021: 3rd place Pitso Mosimane’s team has equaled the historic Al Ahly record of 2006! pic.twitter.com/I1tiBcRf3R
– Soccerzela (@soccerzela) February 11, 2021
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