Mamelodi Sundowns knocked out of CAF Champions League

Angola’s Wiliete SC produced one of the CAF Champions League’s greatest upsets when they dethroned title holders and South African giants, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Wiliete forced Sundowns to a one-all draw at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday night to advance to the group stage on the away goals rule.

After playing to a goalless draw last weekend in Benguela, all odds were in favour of Sundowns to win at home and reach the group stage to continue their title defence.

Defending Champions Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a shocking CAF Champions League exit after being eliminated by Angolan side Wiliete SC on away goals following a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.

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But the two-time champions were dealt a blow when the visitors equalised four minutes into the second half and then defended like Trojans to hold on for the draw.

Wiliete, only founded in 2018, will now play in the prestigious group stage, while Mamelodi Sundowns will be left regretting their missed chances.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates stroke four past visitors African Stars FC of Namibia in Soweto to qualify for the group stage in style.

The defending Betway Premiership champions recorded a 5-nil aggregate victory, having won the first leg 1-0 last weekend.