Mamelodi Sundowns Eye Second CAF Title in Cairo Final

Mamelodi Sundowns Eye Second CAF Title in Cairo Final

Festus Chuma 14:00 - 01.06.2025

Mamelodi Sundowns face Pyramids FC in Cairo with everything to play for in a high-stakes CAF Champions League final.

Mamelodi Sundowns are just one game away from reclaiming African club football’s biggest prize as they travel to Egypt for the decisive second leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC at Cairo’s Air Defence Stadium on Sunday.

The South African giants, winners of the competition in 2016, are aiming to secure their second continental crown after a tense 1-1 draw in the first leg in Pretoria.

Pyramids FC Look to Make History on Home Soil

Pyramids are going into the match holding a slim advantage on away goals and Sundowns must either win outright or secure a scoring draw to keep their dream alive.

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Led by head coach Miguel Cardoso, Sundowns have been dominant domestically, recently wrapping up their eighth consecutive South African Premier Soccer League title.

But continental success remains the ultimate benchmark. This season, they have looked a well-balanced unit, with players like Tebogo Mokoena and Malibongwe Khoza anchoring the side with confidence and leadership.

Sundowns Aim to Overcome Cairo Test and End Drought

The Brazilians  are determined to avoid another near miss, having fallen short in past campaigns despite strong group-stage performances.

Pyramids FC, meanwhile, are seeking their first-ever CAF Champions League title.

Backed by Emirati ownership and guided by Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurčić, the Cairo-based side has rapidly risen through the ranks in African football.

Despite injury concerns over Mostafa Fathi and Sodiq Awujoola, they’ll be buoyed by the return of Ramadan Sobhi and the form of top scorers Fiston Mayele and Ibrahim Adel.

Having home advantage and momentum on their side, Pyramids will be confident—but Sundowns know what’s at stake and will be ready to fight for their moment of continental glory.