Sundowns' CAF Champions League Heartbreak Sparks South African Media Outcry

South African media outlets have responded with heartbreak and frustration following Mamelodi Sundowns’ 2-1 defeat to Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final second leg, played Sunday in Cairo.

With the first leg ending 1-1 in Pretoria, the Egyptians claimed the continental crown for the first time in their history.

“Sundowns Fail to Climb the Pyramids” – TimesLIVE

In a headline dripping with metaphor, TimesLIVE wrote:

“Sundowns fail to climb the Pyramids.”

The outlet emphasized how the South African champions paid the price for wasting key chances, especially in the closing moments of the final, where “the smallest details made the difference.”

“End of Sundowns' Dreams” – KickOff

KickOff summed up the mood bluntly:

“The end of Sundowns’ dreams.”

According to the article, Sundowns dominated the first half but were defeated by Pyramids' brilliant moments, and their pursuit of continental glory was marred by wasted opportunities.

“Pyramids Break South African Hearts” – iDiski Times

iDiski Times offered an emotional take:

“Pyramids break hearts.”

The paper hailed the intensity and quality of the final but underlined that Pyramids were buoyed by a massive local crowd and displayed composure under pressure.

“It was a high-quality showdown, but the unexpected atmosphere—boosted by fans from other Egyptian clubs—played a part in tipping the scales.”

Sundowns now turn their attention to the domestic scene and upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, while Pyramids celebrate an unforgettable night of triumph at the pinnacle of African football.