Sundowns Stunned by Wiliete in Early CAF Champions League Exit

Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns have been knocked out of the CAF Champions League by Angola’s Wiliete in a major upset in the second preliminary round.

The defeat ends the South African side’s title defence before the group stage, a phase they had consistently reached over the past decade.

Sundowns will now miss the competition’s group stage for the first time in 12 years, bringing a long run of appearances to an abrupt end.

For Wiliete, eliminating the holders represents a significant achievement, with the Angolan club advancing at the expense of one of the continent’s most established contenders.