CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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Wiliete clash on par with MTN8 and Intercontinental Cup for Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has stressed that Friday night’s CAF Champions League group stage play-off against Wiliete SC carries the same importance as the club’s recent MTN8 and FIFA Intercontinental Cup fixtures.

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 responds to Mamelodi Sundowns CAF CL favourites tag

Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena believes The Brazilians have what it takes to defend their CAF Champions League title and become back-to-back winners.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 01: Steve Komphela and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the Betway Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Lucas Masterpie

Miguel Cardoso plays down alleged Steve Komphela incident in Angola

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has played down reports of an alleged altercation between technical team member Steve Komphela and Wiliete SC coach Beto Bianchi during their CAF Champions League encounter in Angola.

African Stars coach Gerald Güther

Güther refuses to give up as African Stars eye comeback against Pirates

African Stars coach Gerald Güther has boldly claimed that their CAF Champions League tie against Orlando Pirates is far from being decided and says this weekend’s game at Orlando Amstel Arena is still up for grabs.

Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou

Ouaddou: Pirates came well prepared for the heat, and the players delivered

Orlando Pirates have boosted their chances of reaching the CAF Champions League group stages this season, following their hard-fought 1-0 win over Namibia’s African Stars FC at the National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana yesterday.

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Tshepang Moremi fires Orlando Pirates to narrow advantage over African Stars

Orlando Pirates have taken a crucial step towards securing a place in the CAF Champions League group stages after edging African Stars 1-0 in the first leg of the final qualifying round at the Botswana National Stadium on Saturday.