Mamelodi Sundowns won the 2025/26 CAF Champions League on Sunday after defeating AS FAR with a 2-1 aggregate score [3].
The victory marks the second continental title for the South African side [4]. This win establishes the club as a dominant force in African football and cements their legacy across the continent.
The road to the trophy began in Pretoria, South Africa, where Sundowns took a critical advantage. They won the first leg of the final with a 1-0 score [1]. This narrow lead forced AS FAR to play aggressively during the return leg in Rabat, Morocco [2].
The second leg proved to be a tense encounter. AS FAR managed to find the net through Mohamed Rabie Hrimat, who scored a penalty [5]. The goal put the Moroccan side in a position to potentially overturn the aggregate deficit, a pressure that mounted as the match progressed [2].
Sundowns relied heavily on goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who played a pivotal role in maintaining the defensive line during the second leg [7]. Williams' performance prevented AS FAR from securing the winning goal they needed to claim the title [2].
In the closing moments of the match, Teboho Mokoena scored a stoppage-time equalizer [6]. The goal ensured the second leg ended in a 1-1 draw [2]. By holding the draw in Rabat, Sundowns protected their overall lead and secured the championship [3].
The final result of 2-1 on aggregate confirms Sundowns as the premier club in Africa for the 2025/26 season [3]. The team now joins an elite group of clubs to have won the competition multiple times [4].
“Mamelodi Sundowns won the 2025/26 CAF Champions League”
This victory reinforces the shifting power dynamics in African club football, highlighting the rise of South African teams against traditional North African powerhouses. By winning their second title, Mamelodi Sundowns prove that their previous success was not an isolated event, but part of a sustainable era of continental dominance.
