Mamelodi Sundowns are facing the possibility of losing their leading position in the crucial CAF five-year club rankings following their disappointing early elimination from the CAF Champions League.

The Tshwane giants suffered an unexpected setback after failing to progress further in Africa's premier club competition, a result that could have significant consequences for their standing on the continent.

Sundowns have enjoyed considerable success in African football over recent years, consistently competing at the highest level and accumulating valuable ranking points through their performances in the CAF Champions League.

However, their premature exit this season means they will miss out on opportunities to collect additional points, potentially allowing their closest challengers to close the gap or overtake them.

The CAF five-year rankings are particularly important because they reflect clubs' performances in continental competitions over a five-season period and play a role in determining their positions in African football.

With Sundowns unable to improve their points tally through further participation in this season's Champions League, the club could find their dominance under serious threat.

The development represents another setback for the Brazilians, who have built a strong reputation as one of Africa's most consistent clubs in recent years.

Attention will now turn to how their continental rivals perform in the remaining stages of the competition, as Sundowns face the prospect of surrendering their position at the summit of the CAF rankings.

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