The 30-year-old DR Congo forward delivered a composed finish in the 23rd minute at the 30 June Stadium, latching onto a pass before firing a low drive beyond Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to set Pyramids on their way to a maiden Champions League crown.
Mayele’s goal proved crucial in helping the Egyptian side overcome the South African giants, with Ahmed Samy adding a second before halftime.
Although Sundowns pulled one back through Iqraam Rayners, Pyramids held firm to claim a 3-2 aggregate victory after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Mayele’s nine goals came in the group stage and knockout rounds of the competition, with his additional three goals from the preliminary rounds not added to the tally.
His tally edged him ahead of Pyramids teammate Ibrahim Adel and Al Ahly midfielder Imam Ashour, who both ended the campaign with five goals and two assists apiece.
Mayele's goal against Sundowns not only handed Pyramids their first-ever continental title but also ensured he would stand alone at the summit of the goal-scoring chart.
The striker was a constant threat throughout the campaign, leading the line with a mixture of power, speed, and composure.
His performances have been central to Pyramids’ rise to the summit of African club football, and his final goal was a fitting conclusion to a standout season.
With this win, Pyramids became the fourth Egyptian club to win the Champions League, joining Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Ismaily in a select group.
Mayele now becomes only the second player from the Democratic Republic of Congo to finish as the top scorer in the CAF Champions League in the past decade, further enhancing his growing reputation on the continent.
The following are the top 5 scorers of the 2024/25 campaign:
- Fiston Mayele (Pyramids) – 9 goals
- Ibrahim Adel (Pyramids) – 6 goals
- Imam Ashour (Al Ahly) – 4 goals
- Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 3 goals
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns) – 4 goals
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