Mamelodi Sundowns Clinch Second African Champions League Title BODY: Johannesburg, South Africa — Mamelodi Sundowns, the South African football powerhouse, etched their names into African football history once more by securing their second African Champions League title.
The Pretoria — based club triumphed over Morocco’s FAR Rabat with a 2-1 aggregate victory, following a dramatic 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on May 24, 2026.
The victory marks a significant achievement for South African football, as Sundowns return to the pinnacle of African club football after their last title win in 2016.
The club’s journey to the title was not without its challenges, having lost the previous final to Egyptian team Pyramids FC.
The match in Rabat was a showcase of determination and skill from both teams. Sundowns’Teboho Mokoena scored the crucial away goal in the first leg, which proved to be the turning point.
In the second leg, FAR Rabat’s Mohamed Hrimat scored a penalty, but Sundowns’experience and the away goal from the first leg were decisive.
The South African side, known affectionately as “the Brazilians “due to the color of their kit, has a storied history in African club football. This latest triumph adds to their growing legacy on the continent.
The African Champions League, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is the most prestigious club football competition in Africa, akin to the UEFA Champions League in Europe. Sundowns’success is a testament to the strength and depth of African football.
The victory is not just a celebration for Sundowns but also for South African football as a whole.
It highlights the continent’s competitive spirit and the growing global presence of African football clubs.
As the dust settles on the 2026 African Champions League final, Mamelodi Sundowns stands as a beacon of success and a symbol of the potential that African football holds.
The club’s second title win is a reminder of the rich history and bright future of African football.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
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