Mamelodi Sundowns FC was crowned African Champions League winners on Sunday. The South African side last won the trophy in 2016. They came into the second leg at Moulay Abdellah stadium with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg. Mamelodi Sundowns won its second African Champions League title on Sunday, beating FAR Rabat 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final on Sunday. The South African side, which is nicknamed “the Brazilians” because of the color of its kit, last won the trophy in 2016. It lost the final to Egyptian team Pyramids FC last year. Sundowns came into Sunday’s match at Moulay Abdellah stadium with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg but host FAR leveled the tie shortly before halftime when Mohamed Hrimat converted a penalty after Reda Slim was brought down by Divine Lunga. Sundowns hit back on the stroke of halftime with Teboho Mokoena’s strike going in off the underside of the crossbar. FAR was awarded another penalty in the 74th minute when Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams fouled Youssef El Fahli. But Williams redeemed himself by saving Hrimat’s penalty. The Moroccan side had won the African Champions League once in its history, in 1985. And so the Brazilians celebrated their second title. But the road to victory was not easy. Mamelodi Sundowns FC's players worked hard to achieve this goal. The club's manager and players were ecstatic about the win. Mamelodi Sundowns FC's win is a result of the team's dedication and hard work. The team will look to build on this success in the upcoming season. So the focus now shifts to the next season. Mamelodi Sundowns FC will look to defend their title and make a strong run in the league.
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Mamelodi Sundowns FC Crowned African Champions
Mamelodi Sundowns FC wins African Champions League, defeating FAR Rabat 2-1 on aggregate in the final
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