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David GOMBE
Uganda’s legendary goalkeeper Denis Onyango and his Mamelodi Sundowns have gained the 2026 CAF Champions League following their 2-1 combination win over FAR Rabat.
Sundowns who gained the primary leg assembly 1-0 in South Africa wanted a draw within the return leg on the Moulay Abdellah Stadium to win the title.
The return fixture led to a 1-1 stalemate with Mohamed Hrimat scoring for the house facet with Teboho Mokoena leveling issues for the guests.
South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved Hrimat penalty late within the contest as Sundowns gained their first CAF Champions League title in a decade. Their maiden Champions league triumph got here in 2016.
Sundowns win the title 2-1 on combination with goalkeeper Onyango reportedly being despatched off the bench for throwing a water bottle to the followers at halftime throughout celebrations.
Onyango was instrumental in Sundowns’ triumph ten years in the past together with Thembo Zwane, each smile to their second African title.
Sundowns had gained the league eight seasons in a row previous to this, however the CAF Champions League had eluded them for a decade full of close to misses in pursuit of a second star on high of their crest. Miguel Cardoso, who was appointed head coach in December of 2024, headed into Sunday’s last understanding his legacy on the membership could depend upon Sunday’s consequence and certainly his fees delivered glory.
