Mamelodi Sundowns run riot to beat Remo Stars 5-1 in Abeokuta
In a dominant display in the CAF Champions League qualifying round, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed Nigeria’s Remo Stars 5-1 at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.
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Game Highlights
Sundowns struck early, with Tashreeq Matthews opening the scoring in the 12th minute.
Just before half-time, Peter Shalulile doubled the lead, making it 2-0.
On the hour, the visitors extended their advantage through Miguel Reisinho, bringing the score to 3-0.
In the 75th minute, Arthur Sales further increased Sundowns’ lead to 4-0.
Soon after, Remo Stars’ Samson Olasupo pulled one back for the home side to make it 4-1.
Five minutes from full-time, Tsiki Ntsabeleng sealed the 5-1 rout for Sundowns.
Significance
The emphatic victory puts Mamelodi Sundowns in a strong position ahead of the return leg in Pretoria, with their eyes firmly fixed on reaching the lucrative group stage of the competition.
For Remo Stars, the result is a heavy blow on home turf and raises questions about their ability to compete against top continental sides.