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July 2026
The Namibian
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“Conversely, knowing his fierce competitive drive, a move to an African giant like Esperance, which was close previously, or another highly competitive environment would surprise no one.”
Analyst Isack Hamata views Namibian striker Peter Shalulile's departure from Mamelodi Sundowns as a natural evolution driven by squad competition and tactical changes under a new technical team, rather than a forced exit, allowing the player to seek projects suited to his strengths.
Analyst Isack Hamata views Namibian striker Peter Shalulile's departure from Mamelodi Sundowns as a natural evolution driven by squad competition and tactical changes under a new technical team, rather than a forced exit, allowing the player to seek projects suited to his strengths.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.