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African Champions League Holders Knocked Out in Second Round
Wiliete advanced after a 1-1 second-leg draw, ending Sundowns' 11-year run of reaching the group stage.
- On Friday, defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw against Angola's Wiliete in Pretoria, exiting on the away goals rule.
- Tashreeq Matthews gave the hosts an 11th-minute lead following a goalless first leg in Lubango last Sunday, but Wiliete striker Mabululu equalized in the 49th minute.
- This defeat marks the first time since 2015 that Sundowns have failed to reach the group stages, ending an 11-year streak; rivals Orlando Pirates secured their place after an emphatic 5-0 aggregate victory over African Stars.
- Sundowns now face no path into the Confederation Cup after the Confederation of African Football scrapped the play-off route, forcing the club to refocus on domestic competitions including the Betway Premiership.
- Group phase participants will be finalized this Sunday when the remaining preliminary round matches conclude, with Wiliete advancing to join the 16 clubs competing for the title.
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African Champions League holders knocked out in second round
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