Mamelodi Sundowns Qualify for CAF Champions League Group Stage

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Remo Stars to secure their spot in the CAF Champions League group stages for the eleventh consecutive season. They won 2-0 in the second leg, completing a 7-1 aggregate victory. Peter Shalulile and Nuno Santos scored the goals. The team aims to win the trophy after previous near misses, and are currently top of the South African league despite some draws and early cup exits. Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile celebrates scoring against Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League at the Loftus Versfeld. Image: @masandawana/XSouth Africa's supremos Mamelodi Sundowns beat Remo Stars to qualify for the CAF Champions League group stages for the 11th consecutive season. Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile celebrates scoring against Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League at the Loftus Versfeld. Image: @masandawana/X Mamelodi Sundowns breezed past Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League to seal a place in the group stages at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Kabo Yellow already finished half of the job in the first leg in Nigeria last weekend, beating the Nigerian Professional Football League champions 5-1.In today's battle, the South African champions won 2-0 to complete an aggregate score of 7-1. New Portuguese superstar Nuno Santos scored in the 20th before the Namibian legend Peter Shalulile made it 2-0 in the 44th minute.Denis Onyango, Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Keanu Cupido, Teboho Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba, Marcelo Allende, Tashreeq Matthews, Peter Shalulile, Nuno Santos, Arthur Sales.Sundowns are clearly gunning for the CAF Champions League trophy this season after losing to Egypt's Pyramids FC in last year's final, the closest they came since winning the tournament in 2016.2023/24: Lost in the semifinals to Esperance 2021/22: Lost in the quarterfinals to Petro de Luanda2016/17: Lost in the quarterfinals to WydadMeanwhile, in the local league, the start has been solid but slightly uneven. Masandawana sit at the top of the Betway Premiership table despite three draws and one loss in 10 games, which is below their lofty standards. In cup competitions, they bowed out early, falling to Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout first round and to Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semifinals.Kaizer Chiefs were to strong for AS Simba as they beat the Congolese side 3-1 in the CAF Confederation Cup second-round qualifiers. Ready to try fly-fishing South Africa? Learn how to cast, dress, and laugh your way through it, even if you don't catch a thing. Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns already have one foot in the CAF Champions League group stages after smashing Remo Stars in Nigeria. South Africa's Department of Higher Education has passed a new policy allowing private institutions to be recognised as universities. Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze says his team is well prepared to overcome AS Simba in the home leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie. 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