Bafana Bafana international Thulani Serero played the full 120 minutes for the 'Pride of Abu Dhabi' in a match that ultimately culminated in thrilling fashion.
Al Ahli, who have now lost each of the last three Super Cup clashes, took the lead in the 65th minute through Mohammad Jumaa and appeared set to claim the trophy as the match drew to a close.
However, Abdalla Ramadan netted a dramatic equaliser in the 88th-minute to force the game into extra time, where Serero co. held firm to bring about the nervy penalty shootout.
There, Al Jazira emerged victorious to claim a first-ever Super Crown at the fifth time of asking, after having previously been defeated in 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017, with Serero adding to his personal and ever-expanding trophy cabinet.
The 31-year-old has now won the Pro League and Super Cup in the United Arab Emirates, to add to the three Eredivisie crowns and Dutch Super Cup he won during his time with Ajax Amsterdam.
Bongani Zungu – Rangers, Scotland (2020/21)
Sibusiso Zuma – FC Copenhagen, Denmark (2002/03 & 2003/04)
Benni McCarthy – Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands (1997/98) and FC Porto (2003/04 & 2005/06)
Bernard Parker – FC Twente, Netherlands (2009/10)
Quinton Fortune – Manchester United, England (2002/03)
Percy Tau – Club Brugge, Belgium (2019/20)
Steven Pienaar – Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands (2001/02 & 2003/04)
Thulani Serero – Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands (2011/12, 2012/13 & 2013/14)
Nasief Morris – Panathinaikos, Greece (2004)
Anele Ngcongca – KRC Genk, Belgium (2010/11)
Tsepo Masilela – Maccabi Haifa, Israel (2008/09 & 2010/11)
Macbeth Sibaya – Rubin Kazan, Russia (2008 & 2009)
Jacob Lekgetho – Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia (2002 & 2004)
Thembinkosi Fanteni – Maccabi Haifa, Israel (2008/09)
Siyabonga Nomvethe – Aalborg, Denmark (2007/08)
Tokelo Rantie – Malmo, Sweden (2013)
Scroll through the gallery to see some of the South African players who have won league titles in Europe
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