Stunning surprise as Sundowns exit CAF Champions League at the hands of Angolan Wiliete

Mamelodi Sundowns FC have exited the CAF Champions League early after failing to overcome Angolan side Wiliete, who secured a surprising qualification to the group stage with a positive draw in the second leg.

Mamelodi Sundowns FC started the match well, as Thabiso Kutumela opened the scoring in the 11th minute, before Mabululu managed to bring Wiliete back into the game by scoring the equalizer in the 49th minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

The first leg ended in a goalless draw, allowing the Angolan team to secure their qualification, putting an end to the campaign of one of the main contenders for the continental title.

Mamelodi Sundowns' exit represents a major shock, especially as they entered the tournament with high ambitions, having been crowned CAF Champions League champions for the 2025-2026 season at the expense of AS FAR Rabat. However, their journey in the current edition ended in the preliminary rounds, in a disappointing result for their fans.