CAF Champions League

Tebogo Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 17 March 2026 ©Samuel ShivambuBackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns quartet receive CAF award nominations

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso and three players have been nominated for the upcoming CAF awards to be hosted by Nigeria in December. Masandawana trio Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Williams and Khuliso Mudau were named to compete in various…

Orlando Pirates Team Picture during the CAF Champions League 2026/27 2nd Preliminary Round 2nd Leg match between Orlando Pirates and African Stars at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 23 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Bucs Bounce Back: Orlando Pirates Cruise into CAF Champions League Group Stage with Commanding Victory

Orlando Pirates responded in emphatic fashion, securing their place in the CAF Champions League group stage with a dominant performance and convincing victory.

Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns reacts during the CAF Champions League 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wiliette at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 23 October 2026 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Featured Football Clubs Latest Issue News PSL October 24, 2026

Shock Exit: Mamelodi Sundowns Knocked Out of CAF Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered a stunning early exit from the CAF Champions League, crashing out to Angolan league leaders Wiliete SC on the away-goals rule.

Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2026/27 2nd Preliminary Round 2nd Leg Orlando Pirates Training at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 22 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Local October 23, 2026

PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: Ouaddou refuses to rush Appollis back as Pirates manage winger’s recovery

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has welcomed Oswin Appollis’s return to training but insists the club will not take unnecessary risks with the Bafana Bafana international as a demanding run of fixtures approaches.

Ricardo Goss of Mamelodi Sundowns warms up during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Buffalo City Stadium, East London on 12 September 2026 ©Yanga Nothanga/BackpagePix

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Local October 20, 2026

Ricardo Goss backs Mamelodi Sundowns to seal CAF Champions League progression at Loftus

Ricardo Goss says Mamelodi Sundowns are well placed to secure their progression to the group stages of the CAF Champions League.

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Local October 19, 2026

Abdeslam Ouaddou Urges Caution Despite Orlando Pirates victory against African Stars

The Soweto giants claimed a 1-0 victory over the Namibian champions in the first leg of their second preliminary-round tie at the Botswana National Stadium on Saturday, with Tshepang Moremi finding the decisive goal in the second half, as…

Miguel Cardoso, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 26 August 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Local October 19, 2026

Miguel Cardoso demands stronger Mamelodi Sundowns showing in Champions League decider

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by the Angolan outfit Wiliete in Lubango on Sunday in the Caf Champions League. The result left the tie finely balanced ahead of the return fixture at Loftus Versfeld, where…

Nuno Santos of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with team players during the FIFA African Asian Pacific Cup 2026 football match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Al Ahli FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 19 September 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

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Mamelodi Sundowns held to goalless draw by Wiliete in CAF Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns will need to finish the job on home soil after being held to a 0-0 draw by Wiliete SC in a CAF Champions League preliminary round tie.

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns head coach during the 2026 Carling Black Label Knockout Cup Launch at Langham’s Lifestyle Estate in Johannesburg on 14 October 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

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Miguel Cardoso Reveals Mamelodi Sundowns’ Special Travel Arrangements for CAF Champions League Clash Against Wiliete FC

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained that the decision to use a chartered plane for their CAF clash was necessary to avoid travel complications.

Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2026/27 Preliminary Round 2nd Leg match between Orlando Pirates and La Cure Waves SC at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 12 September 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Abdeslam Ouaddou Outlines Pirates’ CAF Champions League Ambitions ahead of African Stars test

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admits it is crucial for his team to overcome African Stars in their second CAF Champions League qualifier.