Uganda Cranes legend Denis Onyango has etched his name deeper into African football history after captaining Mamelodi Sundowns to a dramatic second TotalEnergies CAF Champions League triumph, sealing a 1-1 draw away to FAR Rabat and a 2-1 aggregate victory in Morocco on Sunday night. Beyond the silverware, Onyango now stands as the first Ugandan to win the continent’s elite club title twice, a milestone that elevates his already legendary status.
In the aftermath of the historic victory, celebration extended beyond medals and continental glory. Reports indicate that Onyango and his teammates are set to share a massive UGX 23 billion prize package, a reward from the club president for winning the CAF Champions League. The triumph also marks a crowning moment for coach Miguel Cardoso, while for Onyango, it stands as a defining chapter , a Ugandan captain lifting Africa’s biggest club trophy twice and being rewarded handsomely for it.
