Dramatic Late Comeback Gives Sundowns Ladies First CAF Champions League Win Over LekieFootball in the South Africa | November 4, 2026In a thrilling 2-1 victory over Lekie Football Girls of Cameroon on Wednesday afternoon, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies finally got their CAF Women's Champions League trophy this season.The South African champions received a much-needed boost to their continental campaign as they continued their pursuit of another African crown, collecting maximum points in their Group A encounter at the Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt.

There was a lot of pressure on Sundowns to prove they belonged among the best women's football teams in Africa after entering the tournament with high expectations.Despite the difficulty of Wednesday's match, the Brazilians came out on top thanks to their grit and offensive prowess.Sundowns wanted to establish control and put pressure on their opponents early on in the match, and they didn't hold back. The South Africans' doggedness paid off in the 42nd minute as Refilwe Tholakele scored to give his team a well-deserved 1-0 lead.With the goal just before halftime, Sundowns took a significant step forward and set themselves up for a strong second half.But the Lekie Football Girls weren't about to give up without a fight.

Following the restart, the Cameroonian side stepped up their offensive efforts in their pursuit of an equalizer.They were rewarded for their perseverance in the 84th minute when substitute Shalom Makoma equalized the score, igniting a nail-biting finish.The South Africans scored in the 94th minute, just as it looked like Sundowns would have to settle for a draw.Sundowns stunned Lekie 2-1 in a last-gasp 88th-minute own goal by Yvana Yakana Makana, sending the South African contingent into jubilation.

For Sundowns, who won the continental title in 2021 and 2023, this result is a watershed moment on their path to reclaiming the trophy.With this win, they have a better chance of finishing first in Group A and advancing to the semifinals.As the competition heats up, every point matters for a team's chances of making it to the next round.Keeping this momentum going and putting up another dominant performance in their remaining group matches is Sundowns' first priority.Brazil has once again shown their continental rivals that they are a formidable force to be reckoned with in the race for the CAF Women's Champions League.

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