Mamelodi Sundowns — South African football club that won the 2026 CAF Champions League and ended its eight-year PSL title streak in May 2026.
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The Namibian
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated FAR Rabat 1-0 in CAF Champions League final first leg
“A thunderbolt free-kick from Aubrey Modiba gave South African club Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Moroccan visitors FAR Rabat on Sunday in the CAF Champions League final first leg.”
Modiba thunderbolt gives Sundowns victory in African final first legThe Namibian
Mamelodi Sundowns finished their season with 68 points
“The Buccaneers have 66 points from 29 matches in the richest African league, two less than defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who finished their season with 68 points.”
Pirates must win last match to pip Sundowns for titleThe Namibian
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Polokwane City 3-0, stretching their Premiership lead to five points
“Mamelodi Sundowns leading scorer Iqraam Rayners was among the goals in a 3-0 victory over Polokwane City on Sunday that stretched their South African Premiership lead to five points.”
Rayners scores as Sundowns stretch lead to five pointsThe Namibian
Mamelodi Sundowns will meet FAR Rabat in CAF Champions League final
“Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa will meet FAR Rabat of Morocco in the two-legged CAF Champions League final after taking contrasting paths on Saturday to the title decider.”
Sundowns to face FAR Rabat in CAF Champions League finalThe Namibian
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Esperance of Tunisia to qualify for the CAF Champions League final
“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
Mamelodi Sundowns lead the standings with 56 points
“Mamelodi Sundowns lead the standings with 56 points, followed closely by Pirates on 55.”
Hotto leads PSL assist chartThe Namibian
Mamelodi Sundowns remained top of the table with 56 points
“The draw left Mamelodi Sundowns top of the table with 56 points from 23 matches.”
Pirates miss chance to regain top spot in South AfricaThe Namibian
Mamelodi Sundowns lost 2-0 away to Stade Malien with 10 men
“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
Mamelodi Sundowns qualified 3-2 on aggregate to face Esperance of Tunisia
“Sundowns squeezed into the semi-finals having conceded 45 seconds after the kick-off and losing 2-0 away to Stade Malien of Mali in the 38 degree Celsius heat of Bamako.”
Berkane, Sundowns squeeze into CAF Champions League semisThe Namibian
Mamelodi Sundowns built 3-0 first-leg lead over Stade Malien in CAF Champions League quarter-final
“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 winPitso Mosimane was confirmed as South Africa national football coach on Tuesday, 24 days after the football association approved his appointment in August. The 62-year-old former striker succeeds Belgian Hugo Broos and has 23 days to prepare the team for their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Guinea.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Pitso Mosimane was confirmed as South Africa national football coach on Tuesday, 24 days after the football association approved his appointment in August. The 62-year-old former striker succeeds Belgian Hugo Broos and has 23 days to prepare the team for their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Guinea.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa advanced to the semi-finals of the CAF Women's Champions League Cosafa Qualifier Botswana 2026 by defeating Costa do Sol, and will face defending champions Gaborone United in the second semi-final. Silver Strikers of Malawi also advanced to the semi-finals, where they will meet Zambia's Zesco Ndola Girls in the first semi-final.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Silver Strikers of Malawi 3-0 in their Group B clash at the CAF Women's Champions League Cosafa Qualifier Botswana 2026, with goals from Karabo Dhlamini (twice) and Isabella Ludwig. Sundowns topped the pool with six points from two games.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian striker Peter Shalulile scored on his debut for Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC against Aigles du Congo on Saturday, but his goal was not enough as the hosts lost 2-1.
11 August 2026 · New Era →
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian international Peter Shalulile has signed with Tanzanian champions Young Africans as a free agent after six years at Mamelodi Sundowns, where he scored 136 goals across all competitions and won multiple PSL titles and the CAF Champions League.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who played in all three of South Africa's group-stage matches at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at age 25. Police opened an investigation after his body was found at a house in Cape Town; the cause of death was not disclosed.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Hugo Broos has confirmed his exit as South Africa's national football coach after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him, though the football federation may retain Broos in an advisory capacity.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The chairperson of the Mamelodi Sundowns Namibia Supporters Club says Peter Shalulile's departure after six years will not affect the long-term existence of the supporters' branch, noting the club was established before the striker joined and has members dating back to the 1980s.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian international Peter Shalulile has parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired on 30 June, ending a six-year spell at the South African club. The 32-year-old striker leaves as one of the club's greatest forwards, having won multiple Premiership titles and domestic trophies since arriving from Highlands Park in 2020.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibian striker Peter Shalulile has parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired on June 30, with both parties mutually agreeing not to continue despite the club holding a one-year option. The 32-year-old departs as a club legend after winning multiple league titles and domestic trophies since joining from Highlands Park in 2020.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa will face hosts Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June at Mexico City Stadium, marking Bafana Bafana's return to the tournament after a 16-year absence. The fixture will launch the largest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
9 June 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Namibian forward Deon Hotto won his first South African Premiership Soccer League title as Orlando Pirates defeated Orbit College FC 2-0 on the final day of the season, marking the club's first league championship in 14 years and ending Mamelodi Sundowns' eight-year winning streak.
26 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 →
El Hadji Diouf and CAF president Patrick Motsepe believe an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, citing Morocco's run to the semi-finals in Qatar 2022 as evidence of growing capability. Nigeria's Jay-Jay Okocha remains unconvinced about African chances.
21 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 →
Orlando Pirates drew 0-0 at home against Durban City and must win their final match to end a 14-year wait for the South African Premiership title, currently two points behind defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
16 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 →
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Polokwane City 3-0 on Sunday, with Iqraam Rayners among the scorers, stretching their South African Premiership lead to five points with three matches remaining. Sundowns have 64 points and Orlando Pirates have 59 with a game in hand.
3 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 →
16-year-old Junior Marenga from Okomumbonde village aims to become a professional footballer and represent Namibia internationally, having joined Juninho Athletic Academy in 2023 to develop his skills as a versatile defender and midfielder. The grade 10 student at Centaurus High School has already played for Epukiro All-Stars and won a league title in the MTC Hopsol Youth league.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
South Africa fullback Khuliso Mudau was involved in both goals—first giving away a penalty-area pass that led to Panama's opening goal, then heading in the equaliser—as South Africa drew 1-1 with Panama in a warm-up match in Durban ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign. Coach Hugo Broos praised his team's attacking chances but criticised defensive lapses that nearly cost them the match.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →