Mamelodi Sundowns Wins TotalEnergies CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns Wins TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. Huge congratulations are in order for Mamelodi Sundowns. The South African football teams has conquered the continent to claim its second TotalEnergies CAF title.
On Sunday night, Mamelodi Sundowns made history by winning the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League for the second time. In a closely contested match, the team held FAR Rabat to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final in Morocco. With the score, Masandawana completed a 2-1 aggregate victory at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium, adding to their first-leg 1-0 win in Pretoria last week.
Mohamed Hrimat gave FAR Rabat hope from the penalty spot in the 40th minute, but Teboho Mokoena’s superb strike in first-half stoppage time restored Sundowns’ aggregate lead and proved decisive. Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams then produced one of the biggest moments of the final when he saved Hrimat’s second-half penalty to deny the Moroccan side a way back into the tie.
In an emotional tribute, Mokoena dedicated the triumph to the club’s staff, specifically mentioning those who take care of the team behind the scenes on a daily basis.
“So, I’m very grateful, very happy. I know how much this means for everyone back home. The staff, everyone, Mamzo in the kitchen, our supporters, small group of about 57 people back home,” he added.
