Mamelodi Sundowns in Tanzania to seek for the elusive second continental silverware

Since lifting their first ever TotalEnergies CAF Champions League title in 2016, Mamelodi Sundowns have since seen the title slip away at every attempt.

The South Africans, who lifted the inaugural African Football League (AFL) last season are again within touching distance of Africa’s most prized club football possession but have to face reigning Tanzanian champions, Young Africans in a two-legged Quarter-Finals fixture on 30 March (Away) and 05 April (Home).

Masandawana, as the South African champions are affectionately known have dominated the domestic scene in the last six seasons and are well on course to lifting a record extending seventh consecutive league title.

While enjoying great success at home, the club from the nation’s capital has for the past few seasons set its eyes on continental success and with the recent confidence of the African Football League, they will be looking at finally getting their second African crown.

Brief History:

Mamelodi Sundowns was formed in 1970 and plays their home matches in the nation’s capital of Pretoria at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The club is known for its attractive style of play which has resulted in them being dubbed “The Brazilians”.

Achievements 

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league title a record 13 times. They have four league cups and six FA Cup titles along with four Top 8 trophies.