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CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns thump Remo Stars with commanding away win in Nigeria

The south Africans kicked off their CAF Champions League journey with a trip to M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium on Sunday, 19 October, for the second preliminary round of the continental showpiece. Ranked among Africa’s elite, the South African side received a first-round bye; a nod to last season’s run to the final, where they ultimately fell short against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC.


Mamelodi Sundowns Sundowns find joy in Nigeria

The visitors made a dream start as Tashreeq Matthews broke the deadlock just 12 minutes in, curling home a superb strike from outside the box. But their momentum took a hit ten minutes later when defender Malibongwe Khoza was forced off with an injury, prompting an early substitution as Grant Kekana stepped in.

Despite the setback, Sundowns maintained their attacking intent. Miguel Cardoso’s men continued to press and the pressure eventually paid off three minutes before the break, as Peter Shalulile calmly slotted home to hand the south Africans a commanding 2-0 lead heading into half-time.

Early in the second half, the hosts looked to break through Sundowns’ lines, pushing forward in search of a response. But the visitors stayed compact, shutting down space quickly and springing into transition to create chances of their own.

Their pressure paid off on the hour mark. Khuliso Mudau powered past his marker down the flank and delivered a pinpoint cross into the box, where Miguel Reisinho arrived at the right moment to steer the ball home and extend Sundowns’ lead to 3-0.

The hosts had chances of their own, including a strike that rattled the crossbar. But Sundowns made theirs count - Arthur Sales connected with a crisp volley to add a fourth. Remo Stars did manage to pull one back late on, with Samson Olasupo beating goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to find the net.

Sundowns continued to capitalise on the hosts’ errors, with substitute Katlego Ntsabeleng making an instant impact to slot home the fifth. With a 5-1 victory in the bag, the South Africans return to South Africa full of confidence ahead of the second leg.


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I watched clips of this match and was surprised. Mamelodi outclassed reno stars so much that they didn't know where the ball was coming from

I doubt if remo Stars can turn things around in Pretoria.

Nigeria don't really care about their local league, so I doubt they'll get affected by the loss.
Sorry to burst your bubble.

Sports in Nigeria is seriously on the decline. Only impact is because of foreign based players.

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Quest7777:
Sports in Nigeria is seriously on the decline. Only impact is because of foreign based players.

They don't know the owner of remo is the owner of betnaija... Na gambling them dey do there

That's the truth. I knew they would whip remove stars but didn't see this coming.

olat190:
South africa national team vs remo star

So you are saying kunle soname fixed this match.

Nairalander248:
They don't know the owner of remo is the owner of betnaija... Na gambling them dey do there