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The Namibian
… While Pirates were outplaying AmaZulu in Soweto, Sundowns were defeating Esperance of Tunisia 75 kilometres (47 miles) away in Pretoria to qualify for the CAF Champions League final. …
Pirates beat AmaZulu to regain top spot in South AfricaThe Namibian
… The team secured a 1-0 away victory against Esperance Tunis in the CAF Champions League first leg, with the second leg set to be played in South Africa on Saturday at 15h00. …
Hotto leads PSL assist chartThe Namibian
… Sundowns will not be in domestic action this weekend as they are away to Esperance of Tunisia on Sunday in a CAF Champions League semi-final first leg. …
Pirates miss chance to regain top spot in South AfricaThe Namibian
Renaissance Berkane of Morocco won thanks to an added-time goal and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa lost with 10 men as both clubs booked CAF Champions League semi-finals places on Sunday. …
Berkane, Sundowns squeeze into CAF Champions League semisThe Namibian
VAR decisions played a significant role as Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa built a 3-0 first-leg lead over Stade Malien of Mali on Friday in a CAF Champions League quarter-final. …
VAR rulings help Sundowns to big CAF Champions League winThe Namibian
… A CAF statement said the 2025/26 CAF Champions League winners will receive six million dollars (5.18 mn euros), up from four million dollars last season. …
Prize increases for African club competition winnersThe Namibian
Former winners Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa were paired with surprise packages Stade Malien of Mali when the CAF Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals draws were made in Cairo on Tuesday. …
Sundowns to face CAF Champions League surprise side Stade MalienThe Namibian
Renaissance Berkane of Morocco and title-holders Pyramids of Egypt drew 0-0 on Saturday in a CAF Champions League Group A clash between the dominant clubs in Africa last season. …
Berkane and Pyramids draw in clash of African giantsThe Namibian
Former Aston Villa striker Mahmoud ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan scored the goals that gave Al Ahly of Egypt a 2-0 victory over Young Africans of Tanzania on Friday in the CAF Champions League. …
Trezeguet brace gives Ahly CAF Champions League victoryThe Namibian
… Further afield, African Stars will take on Power Dynamos at Ndola in northern Zambia in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round match. …
Namibia Sport FixturesNamibian defensive midfielder Dynamo Fredericks won the Botswana Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive season after Jwaneng Galaxy FC defeated Mochudi Centre Chiefs 2-1, extending Fredericks' major career titles to 13.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian defensive midfielder Dynamo Fredericks won the Botswana Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive season after Jwaneng Galaxy FC defeated Mochudi Centre Chiefs 2-1, extending Fredericks' major career titles to 13.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian striker Peter Shalulile won his 14th career title after Mamelodi Sundowns defeated AS FAR 2-1 on aggregate in the 2026 CAF Champions League final, making him the first Namibian player to claim the continental trophy and reinforcing his status as the most decorated Namibian footballer of all time.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa won the CAF Champions League with a 2-1 aggregate victory over FAR Rabat of Morocco, drawing 1-1 in the second leg on Sunday. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams played key roles in the final.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Orlando Pirates defeated Orbit College 2-0 through two own goals to win the South African Premiership, ending Mamelodi Sundowns' eight-season dominance and claiming their first title since 2012. The victory completed a domestic treble for Pirates under Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mamelodi Sundowns defend a 1-0 lead over Moroccan hosts FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final second leg on Sunday, with the aggregate winners earning a record $6 million plus qualification to the 2029 Club World Cup with a minimum $9.5 million payout.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aubrey Modiba's 37th-minute free-kick gave South African club Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 victory over Moroccan side FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final first leg in Pretoria. Sundowns missed several scoring chances and were delayed by a VAR malfunction in the second half, with the return match scheduled for Rabat next Sunday.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Algerian club USM Alger defeated Egyptian Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time, with the aggregate score level at 1-1 after Zamalek won the second leg 1-0.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars have appointed Benedictus 'Coach Benni' Haoseb as interim head coach following Agnus Elemu's departure. Haoseb will lead the club through their upcoming CAF Champions League campaign until a permanent coach is appointed.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
TS Galaxy defeated leaders Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on Tuesday, a result that makes Orlando Pirates favourites to win the South African Premiership for the first time since 2012. Pirates have 65 points with two matches remaining and a superior goal difference over Sundowns, who finished with 68 points from 30 matches.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Colombian Brayan Leon scored the decisive goal as South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Tunisia's Esperance 1-0 in a CAF Champions League semi-final second leg, winning 2-0 on aggregate. Sundowns will face Morocco's FAR Rabat in the final, with the first leg in Pretoria on May 15 and the return in Rabat on May 24.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Orlando Pirates defeated AmaZulu 3-0 to reclaim top spot in the South African Premiership with 58 points and five matches remaining, two points clear of Mamelodi Sundowns, who have two games in hand. The two clubs have been locked in a season-long battle for the title, with Pirates seeking their first championship since 2012.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian winger Deon Hotto is leading the South African Premier Division assist standings with eight, while playing as a left-back for Orlando Pirates. The 35-year-old has featured in 19 of the club's 24 league matches and has also scored one goal this season.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Orlando Pirates drew 2-2 with Richards Bay on Friday, missing an opportunity to reclaim first place in the South African Premiership. Mamelodi Sundowns remain top with 56 points, one ahead of Pirates who have 55 from one more match.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Renaissance Berkane of Morocco and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa secured CAF Champions League semi-final places on Sunday. Berkane won 1-0 away to Al Hilal in Kigali to advance 2-1 on aggregate, while Sundowns qualified 3-2 on aggregate despite losing 2-0 away to Stade Malien.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa built a 3–0 first-leg lead over Mali's Stade Malien in a CAF Champions League quarter-final on Friday, with VAR overturning two offside decisions to allow goals by Khuliso Mudau and Iqraam Rayners. The return match is scheduled for March 22 in Bamako.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of African Football has announced substantially higher prize money for its 2025/26 club competitions, with Champions League winners receiving six million dollars (up from four million) and Confederation Cup winners receiving four million dollars (a 50 percent increase). The increases follow complaints from clubs about financial losses from competing in African competitions, particularly due to expensive and time-consuming air travel across the continent.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The CAF Champions League quarter-finals were drawn on Tuesday in Cairo, with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa paired against surprise package Stade Malien of Mali. The quarter-finals are scheduled for March, semi-finals for April, and the final for May.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Renaissance Berkane of Morocco and Pyramids of Egypt played to a 0-0 draw in a CAF Champions League Group A match on Saturday. The result left both sides level on seven points, with Berkane holding the edge on goals scored, and set up a return fixture in Cairo on February 1.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Al Ahly of Egypt defeated Young Africans of Tanzania 2-0 in the CAF Champions League group stage, with former Aston Villa striker Mahmoud 'Trezeguet' Hassan scoring both goals to give the record 12-time African champions a three-point lead in Group B.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →