Wiliete SC Stuns Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Champions League

Sixteen clubs have secured their places in the group stage of the 2026/2027 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after the conclusion of the second preliminary round. Notably, defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns were eliminated by Angolan club Wiliete SC, who advanced on away goals after a 1-1 draw in Pretoria, following a goalless first leg in Lubango.

Other clubs advancing include former champions Zamalek SC, who defeated Rwanda’s APR FC, and Pyramids FC, who overcame South Sudan’s El Merriekh Bentiu. Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunis qualified after a penalty shootout victory against Libya’s Swehly SC.

MC Alger eliminated Nigeria’s Rangers International, while South Africa's Orlando Pirates progressed after a 5-0 aggregate win over Namibia’s African Stars. Morocco and Tanzania each secured two spots, with RS Berkane and MAS de Fès representing Morocco, and Simba SC and Young Africans representing Tanzania.

The group stage draw is set for October 28 at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo.