Thrilling finale: Upsets and triumphs mark end of 2023/24 sports season

The sports weekend was filled with excitement and surprises, depending on your perspective. The conclusion of the 2023/24 season delivered the thrilling matches fans were anticipating.

Here’s what transpired in the final games:

Relegated Cape Town Spurs defeated Kaizer Chiefs 2-0, condemning the Soweto giants to a tenth-place finish on the DStv Premiership table and denying them a top-eight spot.

Mamelodi Sundowns secured their seventh consecutive Premiership title despite losing their final game 1-0 to Cape Town.

Orlando Pirates secured their place in next season’s CAF Champions League with a 1-1 draw against SuperSport United. Their top striker, Tshegofatso Mabasa, claimed the DStv Premiership 2023/24 top scorer title, taking home the Golden Boot award.

Al Ahly edged out ES Tunis with a narrow 1-0 victory in the CAF Champions League final second leg at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday to claim the silverware.

The Sharks made history as the first South African side to claim silverware in Europe, clinching a 36-22 victory over Gloucester to lift the Challenge Cup trophy.

In a shocking event, Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 to claim the FA Cup at Wembley.