Mamelodi Sundowns crowned kings with second CAF Champions league

Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned CAF Champions League winners after a tense 1-1 draw against AS FAR in Rabat secured a 2-1 aggregate victory, delivering the South African club its second continental title after 2016.

The Brazilians arrived in Morocco with a narrow advantage after winning the first leg 1-0 in Pretoria, and they protected that lead with discipline and resilience in a high-pressure second leg.
AS FAR pushed hard at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, but Sundowns stayed composed under sustained pressure and held on through stoppage time to complete the job.

The result ends a nine-year wait for another CAF crown and confirms Sundowns’ status as one of Africa’s leading clubs.
It also marked a significant moment for South African football, as the club became champions of Africa once again after years of near misses and strong continental campaigns.

The second leg was tight and emotional, with both sides creating moments of danger. AS FAR were first to score from the penalty spot, but Sundowns responded before halftime through Teboho Mokoena’s stoppage-time equaliser.
That away goal was enough to tilt the final decisively in Sundowns’ favour over the two legs.

The closing stages demanded concentration and experience, and Sundowns showed both.

Their ability to manage the contest after the equaliser reflected the maturity of a side that has built a reputation for tactical control and consistency on the continent.

This triumph gives Sundowns their second CAF Champions League title, following their breakthrough success in 2016.
It also comes after a season in which they reached the latter stages of the tournament with authority, including a composed semi-final victory over Espérance de Tunis.

The title is likely to boost the club financially and competitively, with reports noting a record prize and qualification benefits tied to the achievement.
For supporters, it is also a statement that Sundowns remain a continental force capable of winning away from home under intense pressure.

For South African football, the victory reinforces the country’s presence in African club competition and provides a lift to the domestic game.
For Sundowns, it strengthens a legacy built on investment, depth, and a winning culture that has made them a benchmark across the region.

The title will now shape the club’s season narrative and raise expectations for future continental campaigns.
More importantly, it gives the Brazilians a fresh place in African football history as champions once again.