African Football
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.
Mamelodi Sundowns secure CAF Champions League group stage spot
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.