CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns secure CAF Champions League group stage spot
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Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Remo Stars 2-0 in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie, advancing 7-1 on aggregate. Goals from Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile sealed the victory at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on October 26, 2025. The win marks Sundowns' 11th consecutive qualification to the group stage.
Orlando Pirates eliminated on penalties by Saint Eloi Lupopo
Orlando Pirates staged a dramatic comeback but were knocked out of the CAF Champions League after a 3-3 aggregate draw with Saint Eloi Lupopo, losing 5-4 in the penalty shootout. The South African side overturned a 0-3 first-leg deficit with a 3-0 second-leg victory in Soweto, only for penalties to end their campaign. The exit costs Pirates significant prize money, limiting them to $100,000 instead of the $700,000 minimum for the group stage.
Orlando Pirates eliminated from CAF Champions League by Lupopo on penalties
Orlando Pirates suffered a heartbreaking exit from the CAF Champions League preliminary round despite a 3-0 victory in the second leg against Saint-Éloi Lupopo. The aggregate score ended 3-3, but Lupopo advanced after winning the penalty shootout. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hailed his team's brave performance while blasting perceived cheating.
Rivers United advance to CAF Champions League group stage
Rivers United defeated Black Bulls of Mozambique 3-1 in the second leg to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory and qualify for the CAF Champions League group stage. The Nigerian club achieved this milestone for the first time, becoming the first NPFL side to reach this stage since Lobi Stars in the 2018/19 season. Under manager Finidi George, they will learn their group opponents in the draw on November 3, 2025.
Al Ahly secures 1-0 win over Aigle Noir in CAF Champions League first leg
Al Ahly began their CAF Champions League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Burundi's Aigle Noir in the first leg of the Round of 32 tie at Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura. The win came via an own goal in the 36th minute, providing a crucial away advantage ahead of the return leg in Cairo. Football director Walid Salah Eldin hailed the result as a positive start for the new coaching staff.
Mamelodi Sundowns crush Remo Stars 5-1 in CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a commanding performance, defeating Remo Stars 5-1 in their CAF Champions League match on October 19, 2025. The South African side dominated from the start, securing a strong lead despite a late consolation goal from the hosts.
Multiple teams qualify for CAF Champions League group stage
Several African clubs advanced to the group stage of the 2025-26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League following second-leg matches in the preliminary round from October 24 to 26, 2025. Key results included aggregate victories for teams like Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns, with two ties postponed. The group stage draw is scheduled for early November in Johannesburg.
Pyramids FC advances to CAF Champions League group stage
Pyramids FC secured their place in the CAF Champions League group stages with a 2-0 win over Ethiopian Insurance in the second leg of the Round of 32, advancing 3-1 on aggregate. The Egyptian side, defending champions, dominated the match at Air Defense Stadium in Cairo. Mostafa Ziko scored the opener, followed by an own goal in injury time.
Orlando Pirates exit CAF Champions League after penalty shootout loss
Orlando Pirates were eliminated from the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to St Éloi Lupopo, despite a 3-0 second-leg victory at Orlando Stadium on October 25, 2025. The aggregate score finished 3-3 following a 3-0 first-leg loss in Lubumbashi. The South African side's spirited comeback ended in heartbreak as they faltered in the decisive shootout.