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In Pictures: Downs Celebrate AFL Success In Front Of Yellow Nation

In Pictures: Downs Celebrate AFL Success In Front Of Yellow Nation

Mamelodi Sundowns got their hands on the African Football League trophy and celebrated with their supporters on Sunday.

It was an historic day for the Brazilians who became the first team to win the newly-formed continental trophy after defeating Wydad Casablanca 2-0 in the second leg.

Read: Emotional Rulani Reflects On First Continental Title

It was the first continental trophy for the Brazilians since their CAF Super Cup success in 2017 and third overall, which includes the 2016 CAF Champions League triumph.

Click through the gallery below to see Sundowns' African Football League celebrations at Loftus Versfeld.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sun
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 12: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena celebrates with players during the African Football League, Final - 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC at Loftus Versfeld on November 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

The South African champions always walked away with a big cheque on the day after getting $4-million (R75million) for winning the tournament.

Rulani Mokwena has now secured a second trophy since becoming sole head coach last season, having already bagged the DStv Premiership.

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