AFCON 2025
A dramatic day of CAF Champions League qualifying action delivered goals, upsets, and statement wins across the continent.
South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns produced a ruthless attacking display to crush Remo Stars of Nigeria 5–1 in Ikenne, underlining their continental pedigree.
The visitors were in full control throughout, with their experience and firepower proving too much for the Nigerian debutants.
Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦 wallop Remo Stars 🇳🇬 5-1 away from home in Nigeria in the CAF Champions League. pic.twitter.com/gLPWxHL1Mw
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) October 19, 2025
Elsewhere, fellow South Africans Orlando Pirates suffered a shock 3–0 defeat away to St Eloi Lupopo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving their qualification hopes hanging in the balance after a lacklustre defensive showing.
In Cameroon, Colombe held Algerian powerhouse MC Alger to a 1–1 draw, while Guinea’s Horoya AC shared the same scoreline with FAR Rabat of Morocco in a tightly contested affair.
Tanzanian side Simba SC began their campaign impressively, defeating Nsingizini Hotspurs 3–0 in Eswatini to take a commanding advantage into the return leg. Meanwhile, Power Dynamos of Zambia edged Vipers SC 2–1 in Uganda, thanks to a composed late winner that capped an entertaining contest.
