LIVE: Wiliete SC vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Scores, goals, updates, CAF Champions League result

Mamelodi Sundowns open their CAF Champions League campaign away to Angola’s Wiliete SC in the first leg of the second preliminary round on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Kick-off is at 17:00 SAST at Estádio Nacional da Tundavala in Lubango. The defending champions arrive just a week after winning the MTN8, while the Girabola leaders aim for a first-ever group stage.

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How Wiliete SC arrive

Wiliete are unbeaten in the Girabola and top the table with 16 points from six games. In their last five matches in all competitions they scored 13 and conceded one, including a 5-0 aggregate win over Foresters FC in the previous round.

Mabululu scored three goals across those two legs. Brazilian coach Beto Bianchi was appointed this season with the aim of reaching the group stage for the first time. No injuries or suspensions have been reported, and he is expected to use Mabululu, Gilberto and Gibelé in attack.

How Mamelodi Sundowns arrive

Sundowns have won four of their last five matches in all competitions. The only non-win was a 1-1 draw at Chippa United, and recent results include a 4-1 win at Richards Bay and the MTN8 final win over Orlando Pirates. Iqraam Rayners scored twice at Richards Bay and is joint-top Sundowns scorer this season with three goals, level with Tashreeq Matthews and Brayan León.

Coach Miguel Cardoso, who led the club to last season’s CAF Champions League title against AS FAR, has said he will rotate his squad. He has called the draw unfavourable. No injuries or suspensions have been reported, and Ronwen Williams is expected in goal.

Wiliete SC vs Mamelodi Sundowns Head-to-head

This is the first-ever meeting between the two clubs in any competition.

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Wiliete SC vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Key players

Mabululu has seven goals in his last five matches across all competitions, according to our preview, and is the main threat for the hosts. For Sundowns, Rayners has been the man in form up front.

Stay with us for updates, goals and the final result from Lubango.