Mamelodi Sundowns FC have officially emerged champions of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, securing their place once again among the elite clubs in African football history.
Sports247 reports that the South African giants captured their second-ever continental title after a successful campaign that showcased consistency, tactical discipline, and attacking quality throughout the competition. Their latest triumph comes exactly ten years after their historic maiden title victory in 2016.
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Mamelodi Sundowns previously won the prestigious competition in 2016 after defeating Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek SC 3-1 on aggregate in the final. With the latest success, the club has now strengthened its legacy as one of Africa’s most successful modern football institutions.
The achievement also places Sundowns in an exclusive category alongside Orlando Pirates FC as the only South African clubs to have lifted the CAF Champions League trophy. Orlando Pirates became the first South African side to win the title in 1995, while Sundowns first joined the list in 2016 before adding a second crown in 2026.
Widely known by their nickname “The Brazilians” because of their famous yellow and blue colours, Sundowns have continued to dominate both domestic and continental football over the last decade. Their investment in quality players, coaching stability, and long-term football structure has helped transform the club into one of Africa’s strongest football brands.
The triumph has sparked celebrations among supporters across South Africa, with many football fans praising the club for flying the country’s flag proudly on the continental stage once again.
Winning the CAF Champions League title also secures Sundowns’ qualification for major international competitions, where they will now represent Africa against some of the world’s best clubs.
The 2025/26 success further confirms Mamelodi Sundowns’ status as a continental powerhouse and one of the leading forces shaping modern African club football.
