In a one-sided fight at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Melodi Sundowns defeated Nigerian champion Remo Stars 1-5 in the second round of the CAF Champions League.
Following their third defeat of the Ogun-based team, Katsina United, Remo needed a much-needed result to win the match.
However, South Africa, who finished second in the previous year’s edition of Africa’s premier club competition, were the ones to break the deadlock and take the lead just 12 minutes into the match.
Tashreeq Matthews struck brilliantly just outside the box to give the home team the lead.
With the scoreline intact, both teams appeared to be heading for the end. Three minutes before the 45th minute mark, Namibian striker Peter Shalulile beat his man to slot the ball past Obassa Adebiyi in the goal.
Sundowns began the second half by examining Remo. When Miguel Reisinho tapped in from close range in the 61st minute, Khuliso Mudau broke from the flanks and laid the ball for Portuguese star, Miguel Reiso.
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Masandawana’s dominant 5-goal performance! Next Sunday, we’ll see you at Loftus for the second leg.
Remo Stars (76 ‘ Olasupo) 1️⃣➖5️⃣ Mamelodi Sundowns (12 ‘ Matthews, 41 ‘ Shalulile, 61 ‘ Reisinho, 74 ‘ Sales, 84 ‘ Ntsabeleng) #Sundowns #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #AreyengMasandawana pic. twitter.com/bg6OVKmnCR
Samson Olasupo hit the crossbar in the 72nd minute to reduce the deficit with Remo pouring forward.
Arthur Sales, who had just finished scoring, added his name to Sundown’s scoresheet with a superb finish just before the break, adding 0-4.
In Nigeria, Sundowns dominate.
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Olasupo’s men, according to Coach Daniel Ogunmodede, pulled one back. However, Tsiki Nsabeleng, the Pretoria-based South African champions, increased the lead in the 85th minute. His first Masandawana goal was that!
After being laid off by Goita, Samson Olasupo slams low and cuts to his right.
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On October 26th, the match’s return leg will take place at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
Source: Channels TV
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