Mamelodi Sundowns held a victory parade in Tshwane on Tuesday after securing their second CAF Champions League title [1].
The victory marks the end of a 10-year wait for the trophy [3], cementing the club's status as a dominant force in African football.
The team returned to South Africa in the early hours of Monday, May 26, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg where fans gathered to greet the champions [3]. Following the airport reception, the club staged a formal parade through the streets of Tshwane to celebrate the achievement [1].
Sundowns clinched the title with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Royal Armed Forces (Raja) [1]. The final match in Rabat ended in a 1-1 draw, which was sufficient for the South African side to secure the trophy [1].
This triumph represents a significant milestone for the squad and its supporters. The road to the title was described as a difficult journey by team leadership. "The second star is not built easily," Muhsin Ertugral said [2].
The celebrations spanned multiple cities as the club transitioned from the airport arrival to the heart of Tshwane. The event served as a public homecoming for the players who competed in Morocco on Sunday, May 25 [1, 3].
“"The second star is not built easily."”
Winning a second CAF Champions League title elevates Mamelodi Sundowns into an elite tier of African football clubs. By overcoming a Moroccan opponent on their home soil, the club demonstrates an increased level of tactical maturity and resilience, breaking a decade-long drought to re-establish continental dominance.
