Mamelodi Sundowns Secure Second African Champions League Title
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- •Mamelodi Sundowns secured the CAF Champions League title with a draw against FAR Rabat in Rabat on 2026-05-24.
- •The result in Morocco gave Sundowns their second African Champions League crown in the club’s history.
- •The victory allows Sundowns to add a second star above their badge to mark their two continental titles.
- •South African President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly expressed support for Mamelodi Sundowns before the final in Rabat.
- •Fans gathered at OR Tambo International Airport on 2026-05-26 to welcome the Sundowns squad back to South Africa.
- •The final against FAR Rabat was described as tense and dramatic, with the title decided over the two-legged tie.
- •Mamelodi Sundowns are based in Pretoria and are one of South Africa’s most successful football clubs.
- •The win confirms Sundowns as African champions for the first time since their previous CAF Champions League title.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Mamelodi Sundowns maintain their current squad and coaching staff after this CAF Champions League win The club could challenge strongly at the next FIFA Club World Cup, raising South African football’s profile.
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CNChannel News AsiaMamelodi Sundowns claim African Champions League title with draw in RabatAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)WATCH | Sundowns’ fans greet African champions on return to OR TamboAFRICAAfricanewsSundowns crowned kings of Africa again after dramatic final in RabatAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)