Sundowns Edge Into CAF Champions League Semis After Narrow Aggregate Win

Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the CAF Champions League semi‑finals on Sunday, surviving a tense second‑leg battle against Stade Malien in Bamako.

Despite losing the match 2‑0 on the night, Sundowns advanced on a 3‑2 aggregate score after their convincing 3‑0 victory in the first leg in South Africa. The result sealed their progression to the last four of Africa’s premier club competition.

The Malian hosts dominated much of the second leg and gave the South African side a stern test, scoring twice and pushing for a third goal that would have seen them level the tie. However, Sundowns’ defence held firm, resisting constant pressure and securing the overall triumph.

While Stade Malien’s spirited performance thrilled supporters and kept them in the contest throughout the afternoon, it was not enough to overturn the deficit from the first leg. The team produced an energetic display at the Stade du 26 Mars but ultimately fell short of the crucial result they needed.

For Sundowns, the victory continues their impressive run in continental football, keeping alive hopes of adding another Champions League trophy to their history. Their campaign now shifts towards the semi‑final stage, where they will face tougher opposition as they pursue Africa’s most prestigious club honour.

Fans across South Africa will be watching closely as Sundowns aim to maintain their form and represent the nation proudly on the continental stage in the next round of the competition.