CAF Champions League Qualifying Roundup: Sundowns, Esperance, and Pyramids Progress

Mamelodi Sundowns comfortably advanced after a 2–0 home win over Nigeria’s Remo Stars, completing a dominant 7–1 aggregate victory. The South African champions were in full control from start to finish, once again showing why they are among the favourites for this year’s title.

#CAFCL starts in Pretoria for the Remo Stars trio of Ahmed Akinyele, Stanley Joseph, and Sodiq Oshidero.

Three academy products and former #TCCLeague winners. #CAFCL pic.twitter.com/nsIVbqnx6H

— Engineer Kowope (@Undisputed_Jsam) October 26, 2025

Esperance Tunis also booked their passage with a commanding 3–0 victory over Rahimo FC, cruising through 4–0 on aggregate thanks to an efficient attacking display. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Pyramids FC held Ethiopian Insurance to a 1–1 draw, doing just enough to progress on aggregate after their first-leg advantage.

Elsewhere, Stade Malien defeated Nouadhibou 2–0, while Berkane edged Al Ahly Tripoli 1–0 to move on. Simba SC were held to a goalless draw by Nsingizini Hotspurs, but advanced comfortably from the first leg.

Full Results:
Simba (Tan) 0–0 Nsingizini Hotspurs (Esw)
Mamelodi Sundowns (Rsa) 2–0 Remo Stars (Nga)
Ethiopian Insurance (Eth) 1–1 Pyramids (Egy)
Esperance Tunis (Tun) 3–0 Rahimo (Bfa)
Stade Malien (Mli) 2–0 Nouadhibou (Mrt)
Al Ahly Tripoli (Lby) 0–1 Berkane (Mar)