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Al Hilal strike twice to sink Sundowns in Group C showdown

Mamelodi Sundowns slipped to a damaging 2-1 defeat against Al Hilal in their CAF Champions League Group C clash at the Benina Martyrs Stadium on Friday night.

Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership match between Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Peter Mokaba Stadium on January 27, 2026 in Polokwane, South Africa.

Thapelo Morena opens up on pain of Al Hilal stalemate

Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena admits the failure to secure all three points against Al Hilal at Loftus Versfeld last weekend is still weighing heavily on the squad.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Al-Hilal at Loftus Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Pretoria, South Afri

Mamelodi Sundowns look to apply lessons from Al Hilal draw

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has reflected on the lessons learned from his side’s 2-2 draw against Al Hilal in last weekend’s CAF Champions League group stage clash, as the two teams prepare to meet again.

Makhehleni Makhaula of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium on January 24, 2026 in Polokwane, South Africa

Makhaula says reduced load without Champions League may shape league title race

Orlando Pirates midfield strongman Makhehleni “Khash” Makhaula says not being involved in the CAF Champions League this season will play a big factor in the Betway Premiership title chase.

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Cardoso outlines youth management, competition and expectations at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso believes careful planning will be key in handling young players like Thato Sibiya as the club navigates a packed domestic and continental calendar.

MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena

Mokwena not giving up on CAFCL knockout hopes despite DRC setback

MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena says it’s still too early to give up on reaching the knockout phase of the CAF Champions League, despite his team sitting bottom of the log in Group C.