Tag: CAF Champions League

Champions League in sight? Chiefs beat Magesi to stay in the hunt

Kaizer Chiefs beat Magesi 2-0 on Saturday as they pursue a top-two finish in the South African Premiership and qualification for the CAF Champions League. Also see: Richards Bay hand Kaizer Chiefs another painful league defeat Victory lifted the Johannesburg club one place to fourth, 14 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and 12 adrift of second-placed […]

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Why Sundowns are not celebrating yet despite their big CAF lead

You would think a 3-0 win in a CAF Champions League quarter-final would bring a sense of relief. Maybe even a little celebration. But at Mamelodi Sundowns, it is quite the opposite. The Brazilians might be sitting comfortably after their first-leg victory at Loftus, but inside the camp, the mood is calm, focused and very […]

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Sundowns surge ahead in Champions League quarterfinal after dominant Loftus win

Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a confident performance at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night, beating Stade Malien 3-0 to put themselves firmly in control of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Betway Premiership champions showed their class in front of home supporters, producing a composed display that leaves the Malian side with a steep challenge when […]

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Caf Champions League winners set for record $6m payday

African club football is entering a new financial era after the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) confirmed a major boost in prize money for its flagship competitions. CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe announced that the winners of the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will now take home $6 million, while the champions of the TotalEnergies […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns raise alarm over player welfare amid heavy fixture load

Mamelodi Sundowns find themselves in the middle of an intense football marathon, and coach Miguel Cardoso has made it clear: something has to give. With the Brazilians facing 12 matches in just over five weeks, the club is being forced into tough decisions to keep their squad healthy and competitive. Read more: Brayan Leon shakes […]

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Sundowns rise above drama to book Champions League knockout spot

For a club used to carrying the weight of expectation, Saturday night at Loftus Versfeld felt like a statement. Mamelodi Sundowns did what they have so often done in recent seasons. They shut out the noise, delivered when it mattered, and kept their continental ambitions alive. A clinical 2-0 win over MC Alger secured their […]

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Sundowns suspend analyst as alleged leak to Mokwena sparks tension

As Mamelodi Sundowns prepare for one of their most defining nights in this season’s CAF Champions League, the club has been rocked by a drama that few supporters saw coming. A long-serving performance analyst, Mario Masha, has been suspended while the club investigates allegations that he leaked tactical information to former Sundowns head coach Rulani […]

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Sundowns coach shares hopeful update on Williams and Saleng

Mamelodi Sundowns may soon see two key figures return to action, with coach Miguel Cardoso offering an encouraging outlook on the recoveries of Captain Ronwen Williams and new signing Monnapule Saleng. The update comes as the Brazilians prepare for their Nedbank Cup last 32 clash against Gomora United. A week of questions around Williams Williams’ […]

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