The South African side entered the match looking to bounce back after opening their campaign with a goalless draw against Masar over the weekend. Lekié, meanwhile, had impressed in their opening fixture, securing a valuable point against defending champions AS FAR of Morocco.
The Cameroonian outfit thought they had taken an early lead when they found the back of the net inside the opening 10 minutes, but their celebrations were cut short after the goal was ruled out for offside.
Sundowns also had a goal disallowed in the 38th minute when Bambanani Mbane found the back of the net. However, following a VAR review, the goal was chalked off for offside.
The Brazilians eventually broke the deadlock in the closing stages of the first half. Botswana international Refilwe Tholakele made no mistake as she finished off a well-worked opportunity, following excellent determination from Ronnel Donnelly to create the chance.
Sundowns continued to push for a second goal after the restart and came close just eight minutes into the second half. Donnelly rose highest to meet a cross with a header, but Lekié goalkeeper Calixte Chantal produced an important save to keep her side in the contest.
With just six minutes remaining, Lekié found their way back into the match when Tim Shalom Makoma struck in the 84th minute to restore parity.
However, Sundowns had the final say. Just four minutes later, a defensive intervention from Lekié’s Ivana Yakana resulted in an own goal, handing the Brazilians a dramatic late winner and their first three points of the tournament.
The victory gives Sundowns a valuable boost as they continue their pursuit of another CAF Women’s Champions League title.