In an intense Group B opener of the 2024-25 CAF Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns faced a challenging match against AS Maniema Union, resulting in a 0-0 draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Despite a strong line-up featuring players such as Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena, Sundowns couldn't secure a win. Both teams left the match with one point each, as their fellow Group B competitors, FAR Rabat and Raja Casablanca, have yet to make their debut.