Mamelodi Sundowns are flying the South African flag high in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League! Masandawana secured their spot in the group stages for the 11th consecutive season after a dominant 7-1 aggregate victory over Nigeria's Remo Stars. The Brazilians are looking sharp and are definitely contenders for the title this year.
Who Else Made It?
Record champions Al Ahly of Egypt are also through, continuing their quest for a 13th title after a comfortable win. Esperance Tunis, another African powerhouse, booked their place with ease. AS FAR Rabat from Morocco are also back in the group stages, proving their strength in North African football.
- Al Ahly (Egypt)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
- Esperance Tunis (Tunisia)
- AS FAR Rabat (Morocco)
Potential Matchups and the Draw
The draw for the group stages is set for November 3rd in Johannesburg. Sundowns, being one of the top-ranked teams, will be in Pot 1. A particularly interesting possibility is a clash between Sundowns and MC Alger, coached by their former coach Rulani Mokwena! That would be a spicy encounter.
Two spots are still up for grabs, with Pyramids FC and RS Berkane awaiting their second-leg matches. The draw procedure sees teams seeded based on their CAF rankings, ensuring a competitive and exciting group stage ahead. Get ready for some thrilling African football action!