Jayden Adams saves the day as Mamelodi Sundowns fight back in Congo
Mamelodi Sundowns battled to a 1-1 draw against Saint-Eloi Lupopo at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Sunday. The result keeps their CAF Champions League knockout hopes alive but leaves them needing a decisive win in their final group fixture.
Henoc Molia Lihozasia opened the scoring for Lupopo in the 19th minute, finishing off a clever pass to send the home crowd into raptures.
Sundowns, however, responded after the break with renewed intensity. Ten minutes into the second half, Aubrey Modiba’s corner found Jayden Adams, who rose brilliantly to head home the equaliser in the 55th minute. Despite late pressure from both sides, the match ended in a stalemate.
Mamelodi Sundowns will host MC Alger in their final group-stage match on Saturday, 14 February 2026. A victory is essential for Sundowns to secure qualification to the quarter-finals.
CAF Champions League Group C Standings
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Hilal Omdurman | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 8 |
| 2 | MC Alger | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 6 |
| 4 | Saint-Éloi Lupopo | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 5 |