Mamelodi Sundowns have been knocked out of the CAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Wiliete SC at Loftus Versfeld, according to VAVEL.com. The result sent the Angolan side through to the group stage of the 2026/2027 competition on the away goal scored in the tie.
Referee Keabetswe Dintwa ended the match in the 95th minute, and VAVEL.com reported that Wiliete had qualified once the final whistle went. The away goal proved decisive in separating the two teams.
Coverage of the fixture had framed it as a significant test for Sundowns and their coach, Miguel Cardoso. SuperSport published comments from Cardoso and Thapelo Morena ahead of the Wiliete clash, while Goal.com and the Hollywoodbets Blog both carried previews setting out kick-off details, the venue, squad news and each side's recent form. TimesLIVE reported that Sundowns were eliminated by the Angolan club.
For Sundowns, the exit ends their involvement in this season's Champions League before the group stage. Wiliete, meanwhile, move on to the next phase of the competition.
What to watch next: the group-stage draw, where Wiliete will learn their opponents, and how Sundowns respond domestically after the defeat.
